CPU
GPU
Opteron 4376 HE
Athlon PRO 300GE
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 4376 HE is positioned at rank #80 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 4376 HE
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4376 HE | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4376 HE | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 4376 HE and Athlon PRO 300GE
Opteron 4376 HE
The Opteron 4376 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) 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: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,318 points. Launch price was $800.
Athlon PRO 300GE
The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4376 HE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Athlon PRO 300GE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4376 HE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 4376 HE versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 4376 HE. The Opteron 4376 HE uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon PRO 300GE uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4376 HE scores 4,318 against the Athlon PRO 300GE's 4,342 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon PRO 300GE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4376 HE vs 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+700% | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,318 | 4,342 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4376 HE uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon PRO 300GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 4376 HE) / AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE). The Athlon PRO 300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Opteron 4376 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Athlon PRO 300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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