Opteron 3350 HE vs Core i5-4402E

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Opteron 3350 HE

4 / 4

2,699

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4402E

2 / 4

2,681

0.0%

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 i5-4402E is on rank 1080, so the Opteron 3350 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 3350 HE

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3080%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

581%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

517%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

399%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

99%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

#155

Opteron 3350 HE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#168

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

MSRP: $110|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4402E

#1068

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2911%

#1069

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2868%

#1070

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2633%

#1071

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2621%

#1072

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2597%

#1074

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2508%

#1075

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2405%

#1076

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2401%

#1077

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2336%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

100%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

98%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

94%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Opteron 3350 HE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-4402E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Opteron 3350 HE	Core i5-4402E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Opteron 3350 HE	Core i5-4402E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 3350 HE Benchmark Check

Core i5-4402E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 3350 HE and Core i5-4402E

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 i5-4402E

The Core i5-4402E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,681 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 3350 HE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4402E 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 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4402E — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Opteron 3350 HE (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Opteron 3350 HE uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4402E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3350 HE scores 2,699 against the Core i5-4402E's 2,681 — a 0.7% lead for the Opteron 3350 HE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3350 HE vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4402E.

Feature	Opteron 3350 HE	Core i5-4402E
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+41%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+75%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)+167%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4096 kB+700%	512 kB
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Delhi (2012−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,699	2,681

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 3350 HE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4402E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.