Opteron 4334 vs Core i3-7101TE
Opteron 4334
Core i3-7101TE
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 Core i3-7101TE is on rank 552, 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 Core i3-7101TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4334 | Core i3-7101TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4334 | Core i3-7101TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+117%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
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 Core i3-7101TE
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.
Core i3-7101TE
The Core i3-7101TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,956 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4334 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i3-7101TE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4334 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 4334 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-7101TE — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Opteron 4334 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Opteron 4334 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-7101TE uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4334 scores 3,949 against the Core i3-7101TE's 3,956 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-7101TE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4334 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-7101TE.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Core i3-7101TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+167% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6144 kB+1100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,949 | 3,956 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,188 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,368 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4334 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-7101TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Core i3-7101TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 4334) / Yes (Core i3-7101TE). The Core i3-7101TE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Opteron 4334 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Core i3-7101TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 4334 launched at $204 MSRP, while the Core i3-7101TE debuted at $117. At current prices ($130 vs $60), the Core i3-7101TE is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 4334 delivers 30.4 pts/$ vs 65.9 pts/$ for the Core i3-7101TE — making the Core i3-7101TE the 73.8% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Core i3-7101TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $204 | $117-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $60-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.4 | 65.9+117% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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