AMD Opteron 6282 SE vs Intel Core i3-1115G4E Comparison

The AMD Opteron 6282 SE and the Intel Core i3-1115G4E represent two vastly different eras of processor design, yet their aggregate benchmark scores place them in a surprisingly tight contest. The Opteron, a 16-core server chip from the Bulldozer era, and the i3, a 2-core mobile part built on Tiger Lake, land within 1% of each other in average benchmark score, with the AMD part scoring 1569 against the Intel’s 1559. This head-to-head analysis examines the data to determine where each processor holds an advantage, and which user should consider each chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Opteron 6282 SE across all six Cinebench tests. The Opteron wins the Cinebench R15 multi-core test with a score of 546 against the Core i3-1115G4E’s 452, a 20.8% advantage. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern, with the Opteron scoring 77 to the Intel’s 63, a 22.2% lead. This is notable because single-core performance is typically a strength for modern Intel parts, yet the older chip’s higher base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost of 3.30 GHz, compared to the i3’s 2.20 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost, still yielded a win for AMD in this test.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Opteron maintains its edge. In the multi-core test, it scores 2279 versus the i3’s 1887, a 20.8% margin. The single-core R20 result shows the Opteron at 321 and the i3 at 266, a 20.7% difference. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R23, where the Opteron scores 5427 multi-core and 766 single-core, against the i3’s 4493 and 634 respectively, again a 20.8% delta in both cases. Across all six benchmarks, the AMD part’s win margin is remarkably consistent, hovering between 20.7% and 22.2%.

The i3-1115G4E does have one benchmark that the Opteron lacks entirely: Geekbench. In Geekbench multi-core, the i3 scores 2972, and in single-core it scores 1702. However, because this test was not run on the Opteron, it cannot be used for a direct comparison. The data that does exist for both parts is exclusively Cinebench, and in every one of those tests, the Opteron wins by a substantial margin. The winsA count stands at 6 for the AMD part, with winsB at 0 for the Intel part.

The Verdict

From the data, the AMD Opteron 6282 SE is the clear performance winner in every benchmark where both processors were tested. The 20.8% multi-core lead in Cinebench R23, for example, is a decisive margin that indicates the 16-core Bulldozer design provides significantly more raw throughput than the 2-core, 4-thread Tiger Lake part. The Opteron also wins all single-core tests, despite the i3’s higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz versus 3.30 GHz, which suggests the Opteron’s architecture is more efficient in these specific Cinebench workloads.

However, the verdict is not simply about performance. The Opteron is an end-of-life server part with a 140-watt TDP, while the i3 is an active mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP. The Intel part’s integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G4 48EU) and support for DDR4/LPDDR4X memory, along with PCIe Gen 4, are features that the Opteron lacks. For a user building a new system, the i3 offers a modern platform with lower power draw and newer connectivity. For a user with existing G34 socket infrastructure, the Opteron provides superior compute performance in Cinebench but at a much higher power cost. The data does not show the i3 winning any benchmark, so the choice hinges on platform needs rather than raw score superiority.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Opteron 6282 SE wins exclusively in compute-intensive rendering workloads. Its 16 cores and 16 threads, combined with 768 KB of L1 cache, 2 MB per module of L2, and 8 MB per die of L3, allow it to process multi-threaded tasks far more effectively than the i3. The consistent 20.8% lead in Cinebench multi-core tests across R15, R20, and R23 demonstrates that any workload heavily reliant on parallel processing will favor the Opteron. Even in single-core tests, the Opteron’s higher base clock of 2.60 GHz appears to compensate for the i3’s higher boost, resulting in a win for the AMD part.

The Intel Core i3-1115G4E wins in the areas of efficiency and platform features. Its 15-watt TDP is a fraction of the Opteron’s 140 watts, making it suitable for fanless or low-power mobile designs. The i3’s integrated graphics provide a display output capability that the Opteron lacks entirely, as the AMD part has no integrated GPU. The i3’s support for PCIe Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only) and dual-channel DDR4/LPDDR4X memory offers a more modern I/O interface than the Opteron’s PCIe Gen 2 and quad-channel DDR3. For a user prioritizing battery life, low heat output, or a compact form factor, the i3 is the only viable choice from this data, despite losing every benchmark.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Opteron 6282 SE scores 5427 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core i3-1115G4E scores 4493. The Opteron leads by 20.8%.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-1115G4E win any benchmark against the Opteron?

A: No. In the six Cinebench tests where both were measured, the Opteron wins all of them. The i3 has Geekbench scores (2972 multi-core, 1702 single-core), but the Opteron was not tested in Geekbench, so no comparison is possible.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance in Cinebench R20?

A: The Opteron scores 321 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and the i3 scores 266. The Opteron is 20.7% faster in this test.

Q: How do the power requirements compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Opteron 6282 SE has a TDP of 140 watts, while the Intel Core i3-1115G4E has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part consumes significantly less power.

Q: Which processor supports integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i3-1115G4E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G4 48EU). The AMD Opteron 6282 SE has no integrated graphics listed in its specifications.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Opteron 6282 SE has an average benchmark score of 1569, and the Intel Core i3-1115G4E has an average score of 1559. The Opteron is slightly ahead by 10 points.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Opteron 6282 SE uses the Bulldozer architecture, codenamed Interlagos, part of the Opteron 6000 series. It is manufactured on a 32 nm process at AMD, with 2,400 million transistors and a die size of 2x 315 mm². The chip has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a cache layout of 768 KB L1, 2 MB per module L2, and 8 MB per die L3. It supports quad-channel DDR3 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and ECC memory. The processor is designed for the AMD Socket G34 and targets the server/workstation market segment. It was released in 2011 and is now end-of-life.

The Intel Core i3-1115G4E uses the Tiger Lake architecture, specifically the Tiger Lake-U codename, part of the Core i3 generation (Willow Cove-U). It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 144 mm² and no listed transistor count. The chip has 2 cores and 4 threads, with a cache layout of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. It supports dual-channel DDR4 or LPDDR4X memory, but does not support ECC. The processor includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G4 48EU) and PCIe Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only). It is designed for the Intel BGA 1449 socket and targets the mobile segment. It was released in 2020 and is currently active.

Specification Differences

The AMD Opteron 6282 SE has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-1115G4E has 2 cores and 4 threads. The base clock of the Opteron is 2.60 GHz, compared to the i3’s 2.20 GHz. However, the boost clock of the i3 is 3.90 GHz, higher than the Opteron’s 3.30 GHz. The TDP differs drastically: the Opteron is rated at 140 watts, while the i3 is rated at 15 watts. The Opteron uses the AMD Socket G34, while the i3 uses Intel BGA 1449. The memory support differs, with the Opteron using quad-channel DDR3 and the i3 using dual-channel DDR4 or LPDDR4X. The Opteron has ECC memory support, which the i3 lacks. The PCIe generation is Gen 2 for the Opteron and Gen 4 for the i3. The Opteron has no integrated graphics, whereas the i3 has UHD Graphics G4 48EU. The process node is 32 nm for the Opteron and 10 nm for the i3. The Opteron’s L1 cache is 768 KB, while the i3’s is 80 KB per core; the Opteron’s L2 is 2 MB per module, while the i3’s is 1.25 MB per core; the Opteron’s L3 is 8 MB per die, while the i3’s is 6 MB shared. The Opteron’s launch MSRP was $1019, and the i3’s launch MSRP was $285.