Opteron 3365 vs Athlon PRO 300U
Opteron 3365
Athlon PRO 300U
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 3365 is positioned at rank 83 and the Athlon PRO 300U is on rank 1006, so the Opteron 3365 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3365
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3365 | Athlon PRO 300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge 2 (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3365 | Athlon PRO 300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3365 and Athlon PRO 300U
Opteron 3365
The Opteron 3365 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,125 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon PRO 300U
The Athlon PRO 300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,080 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3365 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Athlon PRO 300U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3365 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 3365 versus 3.3 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Opteron 3365 uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon PRO 300U uses Raven Ridge 2 (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3365 scores 4,125 against the Athlon PRO 300U's 4,080 — a 1.1% lead for the Opteron 3365. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 3365 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 300U.
| Feature | Opteron 3365 | Athlon PRO 300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Raven Ridge 2 (2019) |
| PassMark | 4,125+1% | 4,080 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3365 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon PRO 300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3365 | Athlon PRO 300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The Athlon PRO 300U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Opteron 3365 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Opteron 3365 | Athlon PRO 300U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
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