Athlon PRO 300GE vs Opteron 3380
Athlon PRO 300GE
Opteron 3380
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+751%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) |
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 PRO 300GE and Opteron 3380
Athlon PRO 300GE
The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.
Opteron 3380
The Opteron 3380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,358 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 300GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 3380 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 3380. The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Opteron 3380 uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300GE scores 4,342 against the Opteron 3380's 4,358 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 3380. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 8+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8192 kB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8192 kB+700% |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,342 | 4,358 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3380 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE) / not specified (Opteron 3380). The Athlon PRO 300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Opteron 3380 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon PRO 300GE launched at $50 MSRP, while the Opteron 3380 debuted at $229. At current prices ($50 vs $427), the Athlon PRO 300GE is $377 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon PRO 300GE delivers 86.8 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Opteron 3380 — making the Athlon PRO 300GE the 157.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-78% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-88% | $427 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.8+751% | 10.2 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2012 |
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