CPU
GPU
Core i5-4402E
Opteron 3350 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 i5-4402E is positioned at rank 1080 and the Opteron 3350 HE is on rank 155, so the Opteron 3350 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 i5-4402E
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3350 HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4402E | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4402E | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ 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 i5-4402E and Opteron 3350 HE
Core i5-4402E
The Core i5-4402E 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 2,681 points. Launch price was $266.
Opteron 3350 HE
The Opteron 3350 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,699 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4402E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 3350 HE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3350 HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4402E versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 3350 HE — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 3350 HE (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-4402E uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 3350 HE uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4402E scores 2,681 against the Opteron 3350 HE's 2,699 — a 0.7% lead for the Opteron 3350 HE. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4402E vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3350 HE.
| Feature | Core i5-4402E | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 8192 kB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,681 | 2,699 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4402E uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3350 HE uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4402E | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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