CPU
GPU
Opteron 3380
Athlon PRO 300GE
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 3380 is positioned at rank #79 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 3380
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3380 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3380 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+751%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 3380 and Athlon PRO 300GE
Opteron 3380
The Opteron 3380 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,358 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon PRO 300GE
The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3380 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Athlon PRO 300GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 3380. The Opteron 3380 uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon PRO 300GE uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3380 scores 4,358 against the Athlon PRO 300GE's 4,342 — a 0.4% lead for the Opteron 3380. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380 vs 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+700% | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,358 | 4,342 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3380 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon PRO 300GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 3380) / AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE). The Athlon PRO 300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Opteron 3380 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 3380 launched at $229 MSRP, while the Athlon PRO 300GE debuted at $50. At current prices ($427 vs $50), the Athlon PRO 300GE is $377 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 3380 delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Athlon PRO 300GE — making the Athlon PRO 300GE the 157.9% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $50-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $427 | $50-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 86.8+751% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2019 |
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