Opteron 4334 vs Core i5-3330S
Opteron 4334
Core i5-3330S
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 i5-3330S is on rank 866, 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 i5-3330S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4334 | Core i5-3330S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4334 | Core i5-3330S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+330%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 i5-3330S
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 i5-3330S
The Core i5-3330S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,915 points. Launch price was $231.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4334 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-3330S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4334 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 4334 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-3330S — a 9% clock advantage for the Opteron 4334 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Opteron 4334 uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3330S uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4334 scores 3,949 against the Core i5-3330S's 3,915 — a 0.9% lead for the Opteron 4334. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4334 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3330S.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Core i5-3330S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+15% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6144 kB+2300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,949 | 3,915 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4334 uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3330S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Core i5-3330S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Opteron 4334 launched at $204 MSRP, while the Core i5-3330S debuted at $231. At current prices ($130 vs $30), the Core i5-3330S is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Opteron 4334 delivers 30.4 pts/$ vs 130.5 pts/$ for the Core i5-3330S — making the Core i5-3330S the 124.5% better value option.
| Feature | Opteron 4334 | Core i5-3330S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $204-12% | $231 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $30-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.4 | 130.5+329% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2012 |
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