Opteron 6386 SE vs Core i5-1140G7

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 6386 SE

16 / 16

8,291

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-1140G7

4 / 8

8,471

+2.2%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Opteron 6386 SE is positioned at rank 33 and the Core i5-1140G7 is on rank 727, so the Opteron 6386 SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6386 SE

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1003%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

189%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

168%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

130%

#33

Opteron 6386 SE

MSRP: $1392|Avg: $880

100%

#40

Opteron 6348

MSRP: $575|Avg: $287

95%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

90%

#44

Opteron 6281

MSRP: $988|Avg: $419

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1140G7

#715

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1039%

#716

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1024%

#717

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

940%

#718

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

936%

#719

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

927%

#721

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

895%

#722

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

858%

#723

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

857%

#724

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

834%

#727

Core i5-1140G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1140G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Opteron 6386 SE	Core i5-1140G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($880)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6386 SE (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Opteron 6386 SE	Core i5-1140G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($880)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Opteron 6386 SE Benchmark Check

Core i5-1140G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6386 SE and Core i5-1140G7

Opteron 6386 SE

The Opteron 6386 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,291 points. Launch price was $2,408.

Core i5-1140G7

The Core i5-1140G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,471 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 6386 SE packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-1140G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6386 SE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 6386 SE versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-1140G7 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Opteron 6386 SE uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Opteron 6386 SE scores 8,291 against the Core i5-1140G7's 8,471 — a 2.1% lead for the Core i5-1140G7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6386 SE vs 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7.

Feature	Opteron 6386 SE	Core i5-1140G7
Cores / Threads	16 / 16+300%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.2 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+56%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	16 MB+220%	5 MB
Process	32 nm	10 nm SuperFin-69%
Architecture	Abu Dhabi (2012)	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark	8,291	8,471+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 6386 SE uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.