Athlon PRO 300U vs Opteron 3365
Athlon PRO 300U
Opteron 3365
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 PRO 300U is positioned at rank 1006 and the Opteron 3365 is on rank 83, so the Opteron 3365 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300U
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3365
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300U | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge 2 (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300U | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 300U and Opteron 3365
Athlon PRO 300U
The Athlon PRO 300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,080 points. Launch price was $149.
Opteron 3365
The Opteron 3365 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,125 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 300U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 3365 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3365 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300U versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 3365 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Athlon PRO 300U uses the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 3365 uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300U scores 4,080 against the Opteron 3365's 4,125 — a 1.1% lead for the Opteron 3365. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 3365.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 8+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge 2 (2019) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,080 | 4,125+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3365 uses AM3+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The Athlon PRO 300U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Opteron 3365 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
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