AMD Opteron 6276 vs Intel Core i7-1060G7 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i7-1060G7 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons against the AMD Opteron 6276. The Intel part takes the R15, R20, and R23 tests in both single-core and multi-core runs, with the widest margin being 2.6% in R15 single-core.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-1060G7 has an average benchmark score of 1591, while the AMD Opteron 6276 sits at 1560. That places the Intel chip 31 points ahead on average, a gap of roughly 2%. Both processors share the same 39th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The AMD Opteron 6276 has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-1060G7 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite having four times the core count, the Opteron does not translate that into a multi-core benchmark advantage.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-1060G7 boosts to 3.80 GHz, compared to the AMD Opteron 6276’s 3.20 GHz. The Intel chip also has a lower base clock at 1.00 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, but the higher boost helps it win all single-core tests.

Q: What is the memory support difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-1060G7 supports DDR4 memory, while the AMD Opteron 6276 uses DDR3. Both have quad-channel memory buses, but the Opteron lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, whereas the Intel part does not specify a bandwidth figure.

Q: Are these processors in the same market segment?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-1060G7 is a mobile processor, while the AMD Opteron 6276 is a server/workstation part. The Opteron supports ECC memory and the Intel chip does not, reflecting their different intended roles.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-1060G7 wins every benchmark in this comparison, but the margins reveal where each chip is competitive. In multi-core workloads, the Intel part leads by 2% in Cinebench R15 (554 vs 543), 2% in R20 (2310 vs 2265), and 1.9% in R23 (5500 vs 5395). Those are narrow margins for a 4-core/8-thread mobile chip against a 16-core server processor. The data suggests the Intel chip’s higher per-core efficiency compensates for its lower core count.

Single-core performance is also an Intel sweep, with leads of 2.6% in R15 (78 vs 76), 1.9% in R20 (325 vs 319), and 2% in R23 (776 vs 761). The Opteron’s best showing is in R20 multi-core, where it trails by only 45 points. For workloads that scale with cores, the Opteron 6276 stays close, but it never overtakes.

The use-case split is clear: the Intel Core i7-1060G7 is the pick for any Cinebench-style rendering task, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded. The AMD Opteron 6276, despite its 16 cores, cannot convert its hardware resources into a win. In a server context, the Opteron’s ECC memory support and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are advantages, but benchmark scores show it lags in compute performance. For mobile users, the Intel chip’s 9W TDP against the Opteron’s 115W TDP makes it the only viable choice for battery-powered devices.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-1060G7 uses the Ice Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, built by Intel. Its codename is Ice Lake-Y, and it belongs to the Core i7 generation with Sunny Cove-Y cores. The die size is 123 mm². The AMD Opteron 6276 uses the Bulldozer architecture on a 32 nm process, built by GlobalFoundries. Its codename is Interlagos, and it belongs to the Opteron 6000 series. The die size is 2x 315 mm², with 2,400 million transistors.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 768 KB of L1 total, 2 MB of L2 per module, and 8 MB of L3 per die. The Opteron’s module-based design groups cores, which affects how cache is shared. Intel’s per-core L2 allocation is smaller in total but more direct, while AMD’s per-module L2 serves two cores.

The memory architectures are split by generation. Intel supports DDR4, while AMD supports DDR3. Both have quad-channel memory buses, but the Opteron lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip does not specify bandwidth. PCIe generations also differ: Intel uses Gen 3, AMD uses Gen 2. The Intel part has integrated Iris Plus graphics, while the Opteron has no integrated graphics. The Opteron supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not.

Process node differences are stark: 10 nm for Intel versus 32 nm for AMD. That translates into the Intel chip’s much lower 9W TDP against the Opteron’s 115W TDP. The Opteron’s dual-die design with 2x 315 mm² area reflects a server-class part from 2011, while the Intel chip is a modern mobile processor from 2019.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-1060G7 | AMD Opteron 6276 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 16 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.00 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| TDP | 9W | 115W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1440 | AMD Socket G34 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 32 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Die Size | 123 mm² | 2x 315 mm² |

| Transistors | Not specified | 2,400 million |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 768 KB |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 8 MB (per die) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 2 |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Plus | None |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2019-07-31 | 2011-11-13 |

The AMD Opteron 6276 has a launch MSRP of $788. The Intel Core i7-1060G7 has no launch MSRP listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-1060G7 sweeps all six head-to-head Cinebench tests. The largest win comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel scores 78 against AMD’s 76, a 2.6% advantage. This is the only test where the margin exceeds 2%. In R15 multi-core, Intel leads 554 to 543, a 2% gap. The pattern repeats in R20: Intel wins single-core 325 to 319 (1.9%) and multi-core 2310 to 2265 (2%). In R23, Intel takes single-core 776 to 761 (2%) and multi-core 5500 to 5395 (1.9%).

The multi-core results are the most telling. The Opteron 6276 has 16 cores and 16 threads, but it loses multi-core tests by roughly 2% in every Cinebench version. The Intel Core i7-1060G7, with only 4 cores and 8 threads, produces higher multi-core scores. This indicates the Intel chip’s per-core performance and architecture efficiency overcome a 12-core deficit. The Opteron’s Bulldozer architecture, with its module-based design, does not scale as effectively in these workloads.

Single-core results show a similar pattern. The Intel chip’s 3.80 GHz boost clock and 10 nm process deliver wins of 1.9% to 2.6%. The Opteron’s 3.20 GHz boost clock and 32 nm process cannot match. Across all tests, the Intel part’s margin never exceeds 2.6%, which suggests the Opteron is not dramatically slower, but it is consistently slower. The data shows a narrow but uniform performance advantage for Intel.

For context, the Intel Core i7-1060G7’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-8300T (average score 1586, 0.3% behind) and the Intel Core i3-9100E (average score 1605, 0.8% ahead). The AMD Opteron 6276’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X (average score 1562, 0.1% ahead) and the AMD FX-8350 (average score 1557, 0.2% behind). Both chips sit near comparable desktop parts, but the Intel chip edges ahead in this direct comparison.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-1060G7 outperforms the AMD Opteron 6276 in every measured benchmark. The Intel chip wins all six Cinebench tests, with margins ranging from 1.9% to 2.6%. The Opteron 6276 never takes a single test, despite having 16 cores against Intel’s 4. This is a case where core count does not determine the winner.

The Intel Core i7-1060G7 is the choice for anyone running Cinebench-style rendering workloads. Its multi-core scores of 554 (R15), 2310 (R20), and 5500 (R23) all exceed the Opteron’s 543, 2265, and 5395. Single-core scores follow the same pattern. The Intel chip also offers integrated Iris Plus graphics, DDR4 memory support, and a 9W TDP, making it suitable for mobile devices. The Opteron’s 115W TDP and lack of integrated graphics confine it to server environments.

The AMD Opteron 6276 retains relevance only in specific server contexts. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not, and it has a listed memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its 16 cores and 16 threads may benefit workloads not represented in Cinebench, but the benchmark data shows no advantage in these tests. The Opteron is end-of-life, released in 2011, while the Intel chip is active and released in 2019.

For a mobile user, the Intel Core i7-1060G7 is the clear pick. For a server workload requiring ECC memory and high core counts, the Opteron 6276 has specific features, but its benchmark performance lags. The verdict from the data: the Intel Core i7-1060G7 is the faster processor in every Cinebench test, and the Opteron’s extra cores do not compensate for its architectural disadvantages.