Opteron 3350 HE vs Celeron G5900
Opteron 3350 HE
Celeron G5900
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. The Opteron 3350 HE is positioned at rank #155 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3350 HE
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3350 HE | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3350 HE | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 3350 HE and Celeron G5900
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.
Celeron G5900
The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3350 HE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G5900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Opteron 3350 HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 3350 HE versus 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 3350 HE (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Opteron 3350 HE uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G5900 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3350 HE scores 2,699 against the Celeron G5900's 2,682 — a 0.6% lead for the Opteron 3350 HE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3350 HE vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5900.
| Feature | Opteron 3350 HE | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+300% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,699 | 2,682 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3350 HE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G5900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3350 HE | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 3350 HE) / VT-x (Celeron G5900). The Celeron G5900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Opteron 3350 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.
| Feature | Opteron 3350 HE | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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