Opteron 3350 HE vs Core i5-3340M
Opteron 3350 HE
Core i5-3340M
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 3350 HE is positioned at rank 155 and the Core i5-3340M is on rank 59, so the Core i5-3340M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3350 HE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3340M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3350 HE | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3350 HE | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3350 HE and Core i5-3340M
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.
Core i5-3340M
The Core i5-3340M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3350 HE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3340M offers 2 cores / 4 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 Core i5-3340M — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 3350 HE (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Opteron 3350 HE uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3340M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3350 HE scores 2,699 against the Core i5-3340M's 2,692 — a 0.3% lead for the Opteron 3350 HE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3350 HE vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3340M.
| Feature | Opteron 3350 HE | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+4% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,699 | 2,692 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3350 HE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3340M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3350 HE | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 3350 HE) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-3340M). The Core i5-3340M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Opteron 3350 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3340M targets Professional Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3340M rivals AMD A10-4600M.
| Feature | Opteron 3350 HE | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Professional Laptop |
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