Core i5-4300Y vs Opteron X3216

Core i5-4300Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Opteron X3216

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4300Y

2 / 4

1,485

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,498

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i5-4300Y is positioned at rank 792 and the Opteron X3216 is on rank 395, so the Opteron X3216 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 i5-4300Y

#780

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1185%

#781

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1168%

#782

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1072%

#783

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1067%

#784

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1058%

#786

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1021%

#787

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

979%

#788

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

978%

#789

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

952%

#792

Core i5-4300Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron X3216

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5549%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1048%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

931%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

719%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

99%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

99%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

98%

#395

Opteron X3216

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

99%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Opteron X3216 (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4300Y	Opteron X3216
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4300Y (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4300Y	Opteron X3216
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-4300Y Benchmark Check

Opteron X3216 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4300Y and Opteron X3216

Core i5-4300Y

The Core i5-4300Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,485 points. Launch price was $281.

Opteron X3216

The Opteron X3216 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,498 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4300Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Opteron X3216's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300Y versus 3 GHz on the Opteron X3216 — a 26.4% clock advantage for the Opteron X3216 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i5-4300Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron X3216 uses Excavator (2017−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4300Y scores 1,485 against the Opteron X3216's 1,498 — a 0.9% lead for the Opteron X3216.

Feature	Core i5-4300Y	Opteron X3216
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3 GHz+30%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (total)+100%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Excavator (2017−2018)
PassMark	1,485	1,498

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4300Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron X3216 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.