Opteron 4334 vs Atom C3958
Opteron 4334
Atom C3958
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 4334 is positioned at rank 90 and the Atom C3958 is on rank 902, so the Opteron 4334 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4334
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3958
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4334 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4334 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ 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 4334 and Atom C3958
Opteron 4334
The Opteron 4334 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,949 points. Launch price was $800.
Atom C3958
The Atom C3958 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,929 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4334 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Atom C3958 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Atom C3958 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 4334 versus 2 GHz on the Atom C3958 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 4334 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Opteron 4334 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom C3958 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4334 scores 3,949 against the Atom C3958's 3,929 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 4334. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4334 vs 16 MB on the Atom C3958.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 16 / 16+167% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+75% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 16 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 6144 kB | 16 MB+167% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 3,949 | 3,929 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4334 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom C3958 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Atom C3958 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | FCBGA1310 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
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