Core i5-3475S vs Opteron 4376 HE
Core i5-3475S
Opteron 4376 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 i5-3475S is positioned at rank 859 and the Opteron 4376 HE is on rank 80, so the Opteron 4376 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 i5-3475S
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4376 HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3475S | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3475S | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ 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 i5-3475S and Opteron 4376 HE
Core i5-3475S
The Core i5-3475S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 4,315 points. Launch price was $219.
Opteron 4376 HE
The Opteron 4376 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) 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: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,318 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-3475S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 4376 HE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4376 HE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3475S versus 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 4376 HE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-3475S uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 4376 HE uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3475S scores 4,315 against the Opteron 4376 HE's 4,318 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 4376 HE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3475S vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4376 HE.
| Feature | Core i5-3475S | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+12% | 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) | Seoul (2012) |
| PassMark | 4,315 | 4,318 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 705 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,544 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3475S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 4376 HE uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-3475S | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | C32 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-3475S) / not specified (Opteron 4376 HE). The Core i5-3475S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Opteron 4376 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3475S targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-3475S rivals FX-6300.
| Feature | Core i5-3475S | Opteron 4376 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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