Opteron 3260 HE vs Core i7-4550U
Opteron 3260 HE
Core i7-4550U
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 Opteron 3260 HE is positioned at rank 214 and the Core i7-4550U is on rank 145, so the Core i7-4550U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3260 HE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4550U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3260 HE | Core i7-4550U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zurich (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3260 HE | Core i7-4550U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Opteron 3260 HE and Core i7-4550U
Opteron 3260 HE
The Opteron 3260 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 2,283 points. Launch price was $125.
Core i7-4550U
The Core i7-4550U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,307 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3260 HE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4550U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3260 HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Opteron 3260 HE versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-4550U — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Opteron 3260 HE (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Opteron 3260 HE uses the Zurich (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4550U uses Haswell-ULT (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3260 HE scores 2,283 against the Core i7-4550U's 2,307 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4550U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 3260 HE | Core i7-4550U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+23% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+80% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Zurich (2012) | Haswell-ULT (2013) |
| PassMark | 2,283 | 2,307+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3260 HE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4550U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3260 HE | Core i7-4550U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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