Core i3-7100U vs Opteron 3350 HE
Core i3-7100U
Opteron 3350 HE
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 Core i3-7100U is positioned at rank 752 and the Opteron 3350 HE is on rank 155, so the Opteron 3350 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7100U
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3350 HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7100U | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7100U | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i3-7100U and Opteron 3350 HE
Core i3-7100U
The Core i3-7100U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,721 points. Launch price was $281.
Opteron 3350 HE
The Opteron 3350 HE 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,699 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-7100U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 3350 HE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3350 HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-7100U versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 3350 HE — a 45.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 3350 HE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i3-7100U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 3350 HE uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7100U scores 2,721 against the Opteron 3350 HE's 2,699 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-7100U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7100U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3350 HE.
| Feature | Core i3-7100U | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+58% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 8192 kB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,721 | 2,699 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 841 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7100U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3350 HE uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-7100U | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7100U) / not specified (Opteron 3350 HE). The Core i3-7100U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 620), while the Opteron 3350 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7100U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-7100U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Feature | Core i3-7100U | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 620 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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