CPU
GPU
Core i5-3330S
Opteron 4332 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 i5-3330S is positioned at rank 866 and the Opteron 4332 HE is on rank 91, so the Opteron 4332 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 i5-3330S
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4332 HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3330S | Opteron 4332 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3330S | Opteron 4332 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 i5-3330S and Opteron 4332 HE
Core i5-3330S
The Core i5-3330S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,915 points. Launch price was $231.
Opteron 4332 HE
The Opteron 4332 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,911 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-3330S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 4332 HE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Opteron 4332 HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-3330S versus 3.7 GHz on the Opteron 4332 HE — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 4332 HE (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-3330S uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 4332 HE uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3330S scores 3,915 against the Opteron 4332 HE's 3,911 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-3330S. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3330S vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4332 HE.
| Feature | Core i5-3330S | Opteron 4332 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6144 kB+2300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Seoul (2012) |
| PassMark | 3,915 | 3,911 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3330S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 4332 HE uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-3330S | Opteron 4332 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | C32 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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