AMD Opteron 4386 vs Intel Core i3-1110G4 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors, and it is not a subtle one. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 wins every single recorded benchmark in the comparison. Across all five Cinebench tests, the Intel part holds the top score. The AMD Opteron 4386, despite having four times the core count, does not secure a single win. This is a decisive outcome for Intel in terms of raw performance metrics.

The use-case split is defined by the nature of the tests. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 dominates both multi-core and single-core workloads. In multi-threaded tasks, its two cores with four threads output more work than AMD's eight physical cores. In single-threaded tasks, the architectural advantage of Intel is even more pronounced. The data suggests that for any application relying on the Cinebench suite, which typically scales with both core count and per-core efficiency, the Intel part is the superior choice.

The AMD Opteron 4386, while losing every benchmark, is not without its place in the market. It is a server and workstation processor. Its role is not defined by this specific rendering workload but by the platform it occupies. The data shows a processor that is slower, but it is also one with a different physical design. The only wins for AMD are structural: more cores and a different socket. However, when the recorded benchmarks are the metric, the Intel i3-1110G4 is the clear winner, outmatching it consistently by a margin of roughly 13 percent.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gulf between these two processors is immense. The AMD Opteron 4386 is built on the Piledriver architecture with the codename "Seoul." It is a 32 nm part with 1,200 million transistors on a 315 mm² die. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 uses the Tiger Lake architecture, specifically Tiger Lake-U, and is built on a 10 nm process. Its codename is not listed, but it features a Willow Cove-U generation. It has 2 cores and 4 threads.

The cache configurations are very different. The AMD processor has a data hierarchy of 384 KB of L1 cache, 8 MB of L2 cache, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 96 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel cache is smaller but likely faster, and the per-core allocation is generous.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Opteron 4386 supports DDR3 memory, while the Intel Core i3-1110G4 supports DDR4. The Intel part also has a dual-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part has no recorded bus or bandwidth details in its data. The AMD processor does not have integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes Iris Xe Graphics G4. The Intel also has a PCIe Gen 4 controller with 16 lanes, while the AMD has no listed PCIe data.

The physical requirements are opposite ends of the spectrum. The AMD has a TDP of 95 watts and fits in an AMD Socket C32, while the Intel has a TDP of 15 watts and is soldered to a BGA 1598 package. The AMD is a server part, and the Intel is a mobile part. The release dates are far apart: the AMD was released in December 2012, and the Intel was released eight years later in September 2020.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern across all five benchmark tests. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 is ahead in every single instance, with a delta percentage of approximately -13 percent relative to the AMD (the negative sign indicates the AMD is scoring lower). The margins are stable and repeatable.

In the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the AMD scores 280 points against the Intel's 322 points. That is a difference of 42 points, with the AMD trailing by 13 percent. The Intel wins this test, which is a heavier multi-threaded workload.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Intel widens its lead in the multi-core test. The AMD scores 1168 while the Intel scores 1344. The delta is 13.1 percent in favor of Intel. In the single-core test of the same suite, the AMD scores 164 and the Intel scores 189, a delta of 13.2 percent. The Intel's single-core advantage is slightly larger than its multi-core advantage.

The same trend holds in Cinebench R23. The multi-core test shows AMD with 2782 and Intel with 3202, a delta of 13.1 percent. The single-core test shows AMD with 392 and Intel with 452, a delta of 13.3 percent. The Intel part wins all five tests, and the data indicates a consistent performance gap. The AMD Opteron 4386 is not simply slower; it is uniformly slower in these recorded workloads.

The largest wins for Intel, in terms of percentage, come in the single-core tests. The R20 single-core and R23 single-core deltas are 13.2 and 13.3 percent, respectively. The multi-core deltas are 13.0 and 13.1 percent. This shows that the Intel part is not just benefiting from a better architecture for multi-threading, but it is also more efficient per thread, which is a direct result of its newer core design.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-1110G4 compare to the AMD Opteron 4386 in multi-core performance?

A: The Intel wins every multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 3202 against the AMD's 2782, a 13.1 percent advantage.

Q: Is the AMD Opteron 4386 better for single-core workloads?

A: No. The AMD is behind in all recorded single-core tests. The Intel scores 452 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the AMD scores 392, a 13.3 percent lead for Intel.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Opteron 4386 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The AMD Opteron 4386 has a TDP of 95 watts, whereas the Intel Core i3-1110G4 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory?

A: No. The AMD Opteron 4386 supports DDR3 memory, while the Intel Core i3-1110G4 supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD has an average benchmark score of 967, while the Intel has an average of 945. The Intel's score is still higher.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Opteron 4386 is a server/workstation processor with 8 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 3.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 is a mobile processor with 2 cores and 4 threads, a base clock of 1800.00 MHz, and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

The process node is a major difference: AMD is on 32 nm, and Intel is on 10 nm. The AMD has 1,200 million transistors and a die size of 315 mm². The Intel has no recorded transistor count or die size.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses a Socket C32, and Intel uses a BGA 1598. The AMD platform is socketed, while the Intel is a mobile solder. The memory support differs, with the AMD using DDR3 and the Intel using DDR4. The Intel has a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s; the AMD has no recorded bus or bandwidth data.

The AMD has no integrated graphics, while the Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics. The Intel supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The AMD has no listed PCIe support. The release dates are different, with the AMD launched in December 2012 and the Intel in September 2020. The Intel is marked as "Active" in production status, while the AMD has no status listed. The AMD has the part number OS4386WLU8KHK, and the Intel has no part number listed.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear verdict for benchmark performance. The Intel Core i3-1110G4 is the faster processor in every recorded test. It wins all five head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with a consistent 13 percent lead over the AMD in both single and multi-core workloads. The Intel's performance is a result of its newer, more efficient 10 nm architecture and higher boost clock, despite having fewer physical cores.

The AMD Opteron 4386 is a processor that, based on the data, is outclassed in this comparison. It is an older server part with a higher TDP, a larger die, and a more power-hungry design. Its 8 cores do not translate into a performance win over the Intel's 2 cores and 4 threads. In the recorded Cinebench tests, the AMD is consistently behind.

However, the verdict is not absolute for all uses. The AMD Opteron 4386 is a server part, and the Intel Core i3-1110G4 is a mobile part. The AMD has a physical form factor and socket that is designed for a different platform. The Intel is a mobile chip with a low TDP. For anyone looking for a mobile processor with the best benchmark scores, the Intel is the obvious choice. For a server platform, the AMD is the only one of the two that fits that socket. The benchmark data ranks the Intel higher in a 25th percentile vs the AMD's 26th percentile, but the AMD is the only server part. The Intel is also the only one with an integrated GPU. The data shows that for raw performance, the Intel Core i3-1110G4 is the better processor. The AMD Opteron 4386 is a legacy part with no benchmark wins, and its only advantage is the fact that it is a server processor.