Opteron 3320 EE vs Pentium G2130
Opteron 3320 EE
Pentium G2130
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 3320 EE is positioned at rank 282 and the Pentium G2130 is on rank 675, so the Opteron 3320 EE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3320 EE
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2130
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3320 EE | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3320 EE | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) |
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 3320 EE and Pentium G2130
Opteron 3320 EE
The Opteron 3320 EE 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,918 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium G2130
The Pentium G2130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,915 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3320 EE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G2130 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Opteron 3320 EE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Opteron 3320 EE versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G2130 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Opteron 3320 EE uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G2130 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3320 EE scores 1,918 against the Pentium G2130's 1,915 — a 0.2% lead for the Opteron 3320 EE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3320 EE vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2130.
| Feature | Opteron 3320 EE | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+68% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+167% | 3072 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,918 | 1,915 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3320 EE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2130 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3320 EE | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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