AMD Opteron 6376 vs Intel Core i3-9100TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data paints an unusually one-sided picture. Across all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD Opteron 6376 takes every single win. The Intel Core i3-9100TE does not claim a single victory in any Cinebench test, whether single-core or multi-core. This is a rare case where the gap is consistent in direction, even though the magnitude varies slightly.

The Opteron 6376 leads by 17.5% to 17.9% across every measured workload. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 477 against the i3-9100TE's 393, a 17.6% advantage. In single-core R15, the lead is 67 versus 55, a 17.9% gap. The pattern holds in R20, with the Opteron at 1989 multi-core versus 1638, and 280 single-core versus 231, both roughly 17.5% to 17.6% ahead. The R23 results continue the trend: 4736 versus 3900 multi-core, and 668 versus 550 single-core, both at 17.7%.

What is notable here is that the Opteron's advantage is not confined to multi-threaded workloads where its 16 cores would naturally dominate a 4-core part. It also wins single-core tests, which is unexpected given that the i3-9100TE is a newer, 14 nm design with a higher base clock. The Opteron's single-core lead in R20 is 49 points, and in R23 it is 118 points. This suggests that the Piledriver architecture, despite its age and larger process node, delivers competitive per-thread performance in these specific Cinebench workloads, or that the i3-9100TE's lower clock speeds hamper it more than expected.

The data also shows that both CPUs sit in similar overall percentiles: the i3-9100TE is in the 37th percentile of all CPUs, while the Opteron 6376 is in the 36th. Their average benchmark scores are nearly identical, 1386 for Intel and 1370 for AMD. This means that in the broader database context, these two are peers, yet in direct Cinebench comparisons, the Opteron consistently pulls ahead. The i3-9100TE's nearest rivals include the AMD Opteron 6274 (average score 1387, delta -0.1%) and the AMD Opteron 6238 (1383, delta 0.3%), while the Opteron 6376 sits alongside the Intel Core i7-2600 (1370, delta 0%) and the Intel Xeon E5-1410 v2 (1368, delta 0.1%). The head-to-head results, however, show a clear and repeated win for the AMD part.

The Verdict

Based solely on the recorded benchmark data, the AMD Opteron 6376 is the stronger performer in every Cinebench test. If the comparison is strictly about raw CPU throughput, the Opteron wins outright, with no caveats. The 16-core Piledriver chip outperforms the 4-core Coffee Lake part by roughly 17.6% across the board, regardless of workload type.

The Intel Core i3-9100TE has no benchmark wins in this comparison. That does not mean it is without merit, but the data offers no reason to prefer it on performance grounds. Its 35 W TDP is considerably lower than the Opteron's 115 W, which suggests it would be far easier to cool and run in a constrained chassis, but the database does not include thermal or power efficiency metrics, so that advantage cannot be quantified here.

Who should pick which? The Opteron 6376 is the clear choice if the goal is maximum Cinebench score, whether single-core or multi-core. It wins all six tests, and its leads are consistent, not flukes. The i3-9100TE would be selected only if the workload is not Cinebench-like, or if the platform requirements (socket, memory type, integrated graphics) are decisive factors. The Opteron requires an AMD Socket G34 board with DDR3 memory, while the i3-9100TE fits Intel Socket 1151 with DDR4. The i3 also includes UHD Graphics 630, which the Opteron lacks entirely. For a system that needs a display output without a discrete GPU, the i3-9100TE is the only option in this pair.

In short: the data says the Opteron 6376 is the faster CPU. The i3-9100TE's only advantages lie outside the benchmark scores, in its platform features and lower power envelope.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The six Cinebench comparisons are remarkably uniform. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Opteron 6376 scores 477 against the i3-9100TE's 393, a 17.6% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a similar gap: 67 versus 55, a 17.9% difference. These are the smallest and largest percentage gaps in the entire set, respectively, but they differ by only 0.4 percentage points.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 1989 for the Opteron versus 1638 for the i3, again a 17.6% lead. The single-core R20 test shows 280 versus 231, a 17.5% gap. The consistency across R15 and R20 is striking; the percentage differences barely move, even though the raw scores scale up substantially.

Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern. Multi-core: 4736 versus 3900, a 17.7% lead. Single-core: 668 versus 550, also 17.7%. Every single test falls within a 0.4 percentage point range, from 17.5% to 17.9%. This uniformity suggests that the performance difference is not workload-dependent in the Cinebench suite. It is a flat, consistent advantage that scales with the test version.

The largest absolute gap is in R23 multi-core, where the Opteron leads by 836 points. The smallest absolute gap is in R15 single-core, where it leads by 12 points. But in percentage terms, these are nearly identical. The data does not show any test where the i3-9100TE closes the gap or wins. It also does not show any test where the Opteron's lead balloons beyond 18%. This is a stable, predictable performance relationship.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmarks in this comparison?

A: The AMD Opteron 6376 wins all 6 head-to-head Cinebench tests. The Intel Core i3-9100TE wins 0.

Q: How big is the Opteron's lead in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Opteron scores 4736 versus 3900 for the i3-9100TE, a 17.7% advantage. In R20 multi-core, the lead is 1989 versus 1638, also 17.6%.

Q: Does the i3-9100TE win in single-core tests?

A: No. The Opteron 6376 wins all three single-core tests. The smallest single-core lead is in R15, where the Opteron scores 67 versus 55, a 17.9% gap.

Q: Are these CPUs comparable in overall database rankings?

A: Yes, they are nearly identical. The i3-9100TE has an average benchmark score of 1386 and is in the 37th percentile. The Opteron 6376 has an average score of 1370 and is in the 36th percentile.

Q: What are the closest rivals to each CPU according to the database?

A: The i3-9100TE's nearest rival is the AMD Opteron 6274, with an average score of 1387 and a -0.1% delta. The Opteron 6376's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-2600, with an average score of 1370 and a 0% delta.

Q: Does the i3-9100TE have any feature that the Opteron lacks?

A: Yes, the i3-9100TE includes integrated UHD Graphics 630, while the Opteron 6376 has no integrated graphics. The i3 also supports DDR4 memory, while the Opteron uses DDR3.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras and philosophies. The Intel Core i3-9100TE is built on a 14 nm process at Intel's foundry, uses the Coffee Lake architecture, and fits the Intel Socket 1151. Its die size is 126 mm². The AMD Opteron 6376, by contrast, is fabricated on a 32 nm process at GlobalFoundries, uses the Piledriver architecture with the codename Abu Dhabi, and requires the AMD Socket G34. Its die size is listed as 2x 315 mm², indicating a dual-die design.

Core counts differ dramatically. The i3-9100TE has 4 cores and 4 threads, with no hyper-threading. The Opteron 6376 has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Opteron's cache layout reflects its module-based Piledriver design: 768 KB of L1 cache, 2 MB of L2 per module, and 8 MB of L3 per die. The i3-9100TE has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3.

The transistor counts are wildly different, though the database only lists a value for the Opteron: 2,400 million transistors. The i3-9100TE's transistor count is not recorded. The Opteron is a server-class part from the Opteron 6000 series, while the i3-9100TE is a desktop part from the Core i3 (Coffee Lake Refresh) generation. The Opteron's market segment is listed as Server/Workstation, while the i3 is Desktop.

Memory support also diverges. The i3-9100TE uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Opteron 6376 uses DDR3 with a quad-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, a significant advantage in theoretical memory throughput. Both support ECC memory, which is rare for a consumer i3 but expected for a server Opteron.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The i3-9100TE supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Opteron 6376 supports PCIe Gen 2, with no lane count specified. The i3's newer PCIe standard gives it a potential I/O advantage, though the Opteron's quad-channel memory bandwidth is substantially higher.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every measurable specification. The i3-9100TE has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Opteron 6376 has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.20 GHz for Intel versus 2.30 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are identical at 3.20 GHz. The TDP could not be more different: 35 W for the Intel part versus 115 W for the AMD part.

Process node and foundry: Intel uses 14 nm at its own foundry, while AMD uses 32 nm at GlobalFoundries. The transistor count is only listed for the Opteron (2,400 million), and the die size is 126 mm² for Intel versus 2x 315 mm² for AMD. Release dates are separated by over six years: the i3-9100TE launched in March 2019, while the Opteron 6376 launched in November 2012.

Memory support is a major divider. The i3-9100TE uses DDR4 with dual-channel memory and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Opteron 6376 uses DDR3 with quad-channel memory and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC. The i3 includes integrated UHD Graphics 630; the Opteron has none. The i3 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Opteron uses PCIe Gen 2 with no lane count given.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1151 versus AMD Socket G34. The Opteron's L1 cache is 768 KB total, while the i3's L1 is 64 KB per core (256 KB total for 4 cores). The Opteron's L2 is 2 MB per module, while the i3's is 256 KB per core (1 MB total). L3 is 8 MB per die for the Opteron versus 6 MB shared for the i3. The part numbers also differ: SRGE0SRGQY for Intel, OS6376WKTGGHK for AMD. Both are end-of-life, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The launch MSRP for the i3-9100TE is $122, and for the Opteron 6376 it is $703.