Core i5-4400E vs Opteron 4386

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Opteron 4386

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4400E

2 / 4

3,251

0.0%

3,273

+0.7%

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 i5-4400E is positioned at rank 1032 and the Opteron 4386 is on rank 945, so the Opteron 4386 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 i5-4400E

#1020

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1021

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1022

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1023

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1024

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1026

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1027

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1028

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1029

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4386

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29148%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5503%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4889%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3777%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

95%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

90%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

88%

#945

Opteron 4386

MSRP: $459|Avg: $459

100%

#946

Xeon E5-2640

MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A

100%

#947

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

100%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

98%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

91%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

89%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Opteron 4386 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-4400E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4400E	Opteron 4386
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($459)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i5-4400E holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $50 (vs $459), it costs 89% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 812% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Opteron 4386.

Insight	Core i5-4400E	Opteron 4386
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+812%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($459)

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 i5-4400E Benchmark Check

Opteron 4386 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4400E and Opteron 4386

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

Opteron 4386

The Opteron 4386 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,273 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4400E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 4386 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4386 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 4386 — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 4386 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-4400E uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 4386 uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4400E scores 3,251 against the Opteron 4386's 3,273 — a 0.7% lead for the Opteron 4386. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4400E vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4386.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Opteron 4386
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	8 / 8+300%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.8 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.1 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	3 MB	8192 kB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	512 kB	8192 kB+1500%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Seoul (2012)
PassMark	3,251	3,273

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4400E uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 4386 uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Opteron 4386 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-4400E) vs 42 (Opteron 4386) — the Opteron 4386 offers 26 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Opteron 4386
Socket	BGA1364	C32
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	128 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	42+163%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E) vs AMD-V (Opteron 4386). The Core i5-4400E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Opteron 4386 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4400E targets Embedded, Opteron 4386 targets Server.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Opteron 4386
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Embedded	Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4400E launched at $266 MSRP, while the Opteron 4386 debuted at $459. At current prices ($50 vs $459), the Core i5-4400E is $409 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4400E delivers 65.0 pts/$ vs 7.1 pts/$ for the Opteron 4386 — making the Core i5-4400E the 160.5% better value option.