CPU
GPU
Opteron 3380
Pentium 6805
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 Pentium 6805 is on rank 744, 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 Pentium 6805
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3380 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) | ✅ More affordable ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3380 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+169%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) | ✅ More affordable ($161) |
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 Pentium 6805
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.
Pentium 6805
The Pentium 6805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 4,424 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3380 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium 6805 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 3380 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Opteron 3380 uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 6805 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3380 scores 4,358 against the Pentium 6805's 4,424 — a 1.5% lead for the Pentium 6805. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium 6805.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+136% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Ice Lake-Y (2020) |
| PassMark | 4,358 | 4,424+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3380 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 6805 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1526 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 3380 launched at $229 MSRP, while the Pentium 6805 debuted at $161. At current prices ($427 vs $161), the Pentium 6805 is $266 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 3380 delivers 10.2 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Pentium 6805 — making the Pentium 6805 the 91.7% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Pentium 6805 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $161-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $427 | $161-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 27.5+170% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2020 |
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