Core i5-3350P vs Opteron 3380

Core i5-3350P

4 Cores4 Thrd69 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Opteron 3380

8 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3350P

4 / 4

4,314

0.0%

4,358

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i5-3350P is positioned at rank 730 and the Opteron 3380 is on rank 79, so the Opteron 3380 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3350P

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13654%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12901%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9367%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2822%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2235%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1955%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1120%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1105%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1006%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1006%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

995%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

968%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

955%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

951%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

942%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

97%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

100%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

100%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

99%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

99%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

99%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

99%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

98%

#741

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

98%

#742

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

98%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

98%

#745

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3380

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1908%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

360%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

320%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

247%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

99%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

94%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

93%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

91%

#79

Opteron 3380

MSRP: $229|Avg: $427

100%

#82

Xeon W-10855M

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

95%

#85

Opteron 6234

MSRP: $377|Avg: $141

93%

#86

Xeon E7330

MSRP: $64|Avg: $60

93%

#88

Opteron 6212

MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A

91%

#90

Opteron 4334

MSRP: $204|Avg: $130

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Opteron 3380 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3350P in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-3350P	Opteron 3380
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($427)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i5-3350P holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $25 (vs $427), it costs 94% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1591% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Opteron 3380.

Insight	Core i5-3350P	Opteron 3380
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1591%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($427)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-3350P Benchmark Check

Opteron 3380 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3350P and Opteron 3380

Core i5-3350P

The Core i5-3350P 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,314 points. Launch price was $292.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3350P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 3380 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3350P versus 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 3380 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-3350P uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 3380 uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3350P scores 4,314 against the Opteron 3380's 4,358 — a 1% lead for the Opteron 3380. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3350P vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380.

Feature	Core i5-3350P	Opteron 3380
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+19%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	8192 kB+3100%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Delhi (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,314	4,358+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3350P uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3380 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3350P	Opteron 3380
Socket	LGA1155	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-3350P launched at $189 MSRP, while the Opteron 3380 debuted at $229. At current prices ($25 vs $427), the Core i5-3350P is $402 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3350P delivers 172.6 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Opteron 3380 — making the Core i5-3350P the 177.7% better value option.