Opteron 3250 HE vs Core i7-610E

CPU

GPU

Opteron 3250 HE

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Core i7-610E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 3250 HE

4 / 4

2,061

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-610E

2 / 4

2,071

+0.5%

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 Opteron 3250 HE is positioned at rank 253 and the Core i7-610E is on rank 1125, so the Opteron 3250 HE 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 Opteron 3250 HE

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4033%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

761%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

677%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

523%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

98%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#253

Opteron 3250 HE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-610E

#1113

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3543%

#1114

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3492%

#1115

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3205%

#1116

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3191%

#1117

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3162%

#1119

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3053%

#1120

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2928%

#1121

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2923%

#1122

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2844%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

100%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

99%

#1127

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

99%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

99%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

99%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

98%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

94%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

93%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Opteron 3250 HE leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-610E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Opteron 3250 HE	Core i7-610E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zurich (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Opteron 3250 HE	Core i7-610E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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.

Opteron 3250 HE Benchmark Check

Core i7-610E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 3250 HE and Core i7-610E

Opteron 3250 HE

The Opteron 3250 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zurich (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,061 points. Launch price was $99.

Core i7-610E

The Core i7-610E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 2,071 points. Launch price was $332.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 3250 HE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-610E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3250 HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 3250 HE versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-610E — a 9% clock advantage for the Opteron 3250 HE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Opteron 3250 HE uses the Zurich (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-610E uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3250 HE scores 2,061 against the Core i7-610E's 2,071 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-610E. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Opteron 3250 HE	Core i7-610E
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+9%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.53 GHz+1%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Zurich (2012)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,061	2,071

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 3250 HE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-610E uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.