CPU
GPU
Opteron 3380
Core i3-6300
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 3380 is positioned at rank 79 and the Core i3-6300 is on rank 603, so the Opteron 3380 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3380
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3380 | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) | ✅ More affordable ($99) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3380 | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+329%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) | ✅ More affordable ($99) |
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 Core i3-6300
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.
Core i3-6300
The Core i3-6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,331 points. Launch price was $147.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3380 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-6300 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-6300 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-6300 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Opteron 3380 uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-6300 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3380 scores 4,358 against the Core i3-6300's 4,331 — a 0.6% lead for the Opteron 3380. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-6300.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 4,358 | 4,331 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3380 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-6300 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 3380 launched at $229 MSRP, while the Core i3-6300 debuted at $147. At current prices ($427 vs $99), the Core i3-6300 is $328 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 3380 delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 43.7 pts/$ for the Core i3-6300 — making the Core i3-6300 the 124.3% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $147-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $427 | $99-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 43.7+328% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2015 |
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