CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 455
Opteron 3320 EE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon II X3 455 is positioned at rank 750 and the Opteron 3320 EE is on rank 282, so the Opteron 3320 EE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 455
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3320 EE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 455 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 455 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X3 455 and Opteron 3320 EE
Athlon II X3 455
The Athlon II X3 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 December 2010 (14 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,938 points. Launch price was $88.
Opteron 3320 EE
The Opteron 3320 EE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,918 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 455 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Opteron 3320 EE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3320 EE has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon II X3 455 versus 2.5 GHz on the Opteron 3320 EE — a 27.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 455 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Athlon II X3 455 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Opteron 3320 EE uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 455 scores 1,938 against the Opteron 3320 EE's 1,918 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II X3 455. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 455 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3320 EE.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 455 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+32% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+74% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,938+1% | 1,918 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 455 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 3320 EE uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 455 | Opteron 3320 EE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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