AMD Opteron 6282 SE vs Intel Core i3-9100T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a consistent, across-the-board victory for the AMD Opteron 6282 SE over the Intel Core i3-9100T in every measured workload. In the six head-to-head comparisons from the database, the Opteron 6282 SE wins all six, leaving the Core i3-9100T without a single benchmark win. The margin of victory is remarkably uniform, with the Opteron leading by roughly 11.7% to 13% in every test.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Opteron 6282 SE scores 546 against the Core i3-9100T's 482, a delta of -11.7% from the Intel part's perspective. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern, with the Opteron at 77 and the Intel at 67, a 13% difference. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Opteron again leads in multi-core with 2279 versus 2010, a -11.8% delta, and in single-core with 321 versus 283, also -11.8%. The newest Cinebench R23 results show the Opteron at 5427 in multi-core against the Intel's 4788, and 766 in single-core against 675, with deltas of -11.8% and -11.9% respectively.

The consistency of these margins is notable. The Opteron 6282 SE does not merely edge out the Core i3-9100T in one specific test; it maintains a nearly identical advantage across all Cinebench versions and both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The largest gap is in Cinebench R15 single-core at -13%, and the smallest is in R15 multi-core at -11.7%, a spread of just over one percentage point. This indicates that the performance relationship between the two processors is stable and not dependent on the specific rendering engine or thread count.

For the Core i3-9100T, the data shows a processor that is consistently behind, but not dramatically so. An 11.7% to 13% deficit in every test places it firmly in second place in this comparison. The Opteron 6282 SE, despite its older architecture and much higher power envelope, delivers a clear and repeatable performance advantage in the Cinebench suite.

The average benchmark score from the database also reflects this gap, with the Core i3-9100T averaging 1620 and the Opteron 6282 SE averaging 1569. While this aggregate metric is closer, it includes the Geekbench results that only the Intel part has recorded, which skews the overall picture. The head-to-head Cinebench data is the more reliable indicator of their direct competition.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded measurements, the AMD Opteron 6282 SE wins in every scenario covered by the benchmark suite. There are no test categories where the Intel Core i3-9100T takes the lead. This includes both single-core and multi-core workloads across three versions of Cinebench.

The Opteron 6282 SE's advantage in single-core tests is particularly significant because it contradicts the typical expectation that a newer, lower-power part would have superior per-thread performance. Here, the older Opteron's single-core scores of 77, 321, and 766 in R15, R20, and R23 respectively all exceed the Core i3-9100T's scores of 67, 283, and 675. This suggests that the Opteron's higher base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 3.30 GHz, combined with its architecture, delivers better raw single-thread throughput in these specific rendering tasks.

In multi-core workloads, the Opteron's 16 cores and 16 threads naturally provide an advantage over the Core i3-9100T's 4 cores and 4 threads. The multi-core scores of 546, 2279, and 5427 for the Opteron versus 482, 2010, and 4788 for the Intel part show a consistent lead, but the margin is not as large as one might expect from a 4x core advantage. This reflects the efficiency of the Coffee Lake architecture. However, the data clearly favors the Opteron in all multi-threaded rendering tasks.

The Core i3-9100T does have one recorded advantage in the database: its Geekbench multi-core score of 3443 and single-core score of 1215. However, the Opteron 6282 SE has no Geekbench results recorded, so no direct comparison can be made in that benchmark. In the absence of such data, the Cinebench results stand as the only head-to-head evidence, and they are unanimous.

For use-case analysis, the Opteron 6282 SE is the better choice for any workload that relies on Cinebench-style rendering, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded. The Core i3-9100T offers no recorded wins to recommend it. The only potential advantage for the Intel part is its much lower 35W TDP compared to the Opteron's 140W, but this is a power specification, not a performance metric.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and eras. The Intel Core i3-9100T is built on a 14 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the AMD Opteron 6282 SE uses a 32 nm process. The Intel part is a single-die design with a die size of 126 mm², whereas the Opteron uses a dual-die configuration with each die measuring 315 mm², totaling 2,400 million transistors.

The core configurations are starkly different. The Core i3-9100T has 4 cores and 4 threads, with no hyper-threading, running at a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Opteron 6282 SE has 16 cores and 16 threads, running at a lower base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 3.30 GHz. The Opteron's architecture is Bulldozer, codenamed Interlagos, which uses a modular design where two cores share resources within a module. This is reflected in its cache layout: 768 KB of L1 cache, 2 MB of L2 cache per module, and 8 MB of L3 cache per die.

The Core i3-9100T, using the Coffee Lake architecture, has a more traditional layout with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel part a total of 1 MB of L2 cache (4 cores x 256 KB) versus the Opteron's modular allocation. The Intel L3 cache is shared across all four cores, while the Opteron splits its L3 across two dies.

Memory support differs significantly. The Core i3-9100T supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a theoretical bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Opteron 6282 SE supports DDR3 with a quad-channel bus and a higher theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for the desktop-oriented Intel part. The PCIe capabilities also differ, with the Intel part offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Opteron offers Gen 2.

The integrated graphics situation is one-sided. The Core i3-9100T includes Intel UHD Graphics 630, while the Opteron 6282 SE has no integrated graphics. This is expected given their market segments: the Intel part is a Desktop processor, while the Opteron is a Server/Workstation part. The sockets are incompatible, with the Intel using Socket 1151 and the AMD using Socket G34.

The release dates are separated by nearly seven years. The Opteron 6282 SE was released on November 13, 2011, while the Core i3-9100T arrived on August 31, 2018. Both are end-of-life products, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $122, while the Opteron's launch MSRP is $1019.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Opteron 6282 SE scores 766 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the Intel Core i3-9100T scores 675. The Opteron leads by 11.9%.

Q: How do the multi-core scores compare in Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Opteron 6282 SE scores 546 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, while the Intel Core i3-9100T scores 482. The Opteron leads by 11.7%.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-9100T have any benchmark wins against the Opteron 6282 SE?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark data shows the AMD Opteron 6282 SE winning all six recorded tests, with the Intel Core i3-9100T recording zero wins.

Q: What is the difference in their memory bandwidth specifications?

A: The AMD Opteron 6282 SE has a quad-channel memory bus with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel Core i3-9100T has a dual-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Opteron 6282 SE has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-9100T has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i3-9100T and the AMD Opteron 6282 SE support ECC memory.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Opteron 6282 SE outperforms the Intel Core i3-9100T in every single recorded head-to-head test. If the selection is based purely on Cinebench performance, the Opteron 6282 SE is the superior processor. It wins all six comparisons, with margins ranging from 11.7% to 13%. This covers both single-core and multi-core workloads, meaning the Opteron is faster regardless of thread count.

The Core i3-9100T cannot be recommended on performance grounds from this data. It loses every benchmark and offers no compensating performance advantage. Its only notable advantages are qualitative, such as a much lower TDP of 35W versus 140W, integrated graphics, and a smaller die size. However, these are not performance metrics and do not appear in the head-to-head results.

For a user prioritizing raw rendering performance in the Cinebench suite, the AMD Opteron 6282 SE is the clear choice. Its 16 cores and higher single-core scores give it a decisive edge. The Intel part's 4 cores and lower clock speeds simply cannot match it in these tests.

The percentile rankings are identical at 39 for both processors, indicating they sit at the same level relative to all CPUs in the database. The average benchmark scores are close, 1620 for the Intel and 1569 for the AMD, but this is skewed by the Intel's Geekbench results which have no AMD counterpart.

The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Opteron 6282 SE wins this comparison. The data shows no scenario where the Intel Core i3-9100T takes the lead. For any workload represented by these benchmarks, the Opteron is the faster processor. The Core i3-9100T is not competitive in this matchup, despite being a much newer and more power-efficient design. The Opteron's age and high power consumption do not negate its performance advantage in the recorded tests.