Opteron 6274 vs i7-3770

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.04
+13.8%
Opteron 6274
2011
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
3.55

Core i7-3770 outperforms Opteron 6274 by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14161524
Place by popularity22not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.700.56
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.942.91
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Interlagos (2011−2012)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)14 November 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$909

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3770 has 25% better value for money than Opteron 6274.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)768 KB (shared)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)8.00391 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2316 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million2,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCLGA1155G34
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt115 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274.

PCIe version3.02.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3770 4.04
+13.8%
Opteron 6274 3.55

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3770 6411
+13.6%
Opteron 6274 5643

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.04 3.55
Recency 29 April 2012 14 November 2011
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 115 Watt

i7-3770 has a 13.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 49.4% lower power consumption.

Opteron 6274, on the other hand, has 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i7-3770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 6274 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3770 is a desktop processor while Opteron 6274 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770 and Opteron 6274, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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