Opteron 4332 HE vs Pentium Gold G5500
Opteron 4332 HE
Pentium Gold G5500
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 4332 HE is positioned at rank #91 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 4332 HE
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4332 HE | Pentium Gold G5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4332 HE | Pentium Gold G5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4332 HE and Pentium Gold G5500
Opteron 4332 HE
The Opteron 4332 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,911 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium Gold G5500
The Pentium Gold G5500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) 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): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,846 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4332 HE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5500 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4332 HE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Opteron 4332 HE versus 3.8 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5500 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5500 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Opteron 4332 HE uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5500 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4332 HE scores 3,911 against the Pentium Gold G5500's 3,846 — a 1.7% lead for the Opteron 4332 HE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4332 HE vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5500.
| Feature | Opteron 4332 HE | Pentium Gold G5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6144 kB+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,911+2% | 3,846 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4332 HE uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G5500 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4332 HE | Pentium Gold G5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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