Core i3-7300T vs Opteron 3365
Core i3-7300T
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 Core i3-7300T is positioned at rank 593 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 Core i3-7300T
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3365
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7300T | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7300T | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) | ✅ 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 Core i3-7300T and Opteron 3365
Core i3-7300T
The Core i3-7300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,145 points. Launch price was $147.
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 Core i3-7300T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 3365 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3365 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-7300T versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 3365 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-7300T (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-7300T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 3365 uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7300T scores 4,145 against the Opteron 3365's 4,125 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-7300T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-7300T vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 3365.
| Feature | Core i3-7300T | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 8+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+52% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,145 | 4,125 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7300T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3365 uses AM3+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-7300T | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7300T) / not specified (Opteron 3365). The Core i3-7300T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Opteron 3365 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7300T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-7300T rivals Ryzen 3 2200GE.
| Feature | Core i3-7300T | Opteron 3365 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | — |
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