CPU
GPU
Opteron 3380
Xeon Bronze 3104
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 Xeon Bronze 3104 is on rank 598, 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 Xeon Bronze 3104
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3380 | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3380 | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon Bronze 3104
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.
Xeon Bronze 3104
The Xeon Bronze 3104 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 4,383 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3380 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Bronze 3104 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 versus 1.7 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3104 — a 71.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 3380 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Opteron 3380 uses the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Bronze 3104 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3380 scores 4,358 against the Xeon Bronze 3104's 4,383 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3104. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3104.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+112% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+53% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 8.25 MB+3% |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+33% | 6 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Delhi (2012−2013) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 4,358 | 4,383 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3380 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Bronze 3104 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 3380) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3104).
| Feature | Opteron 3380 | Xeon Bronze 3104 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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