CPU
GPU
Opteron 4376 HE
Core i5-3350P
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 4376 HE is positioned at rank 80 and the Core i5-3350P is on rank 730, so the Opteron 4376 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 4376 HE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3350P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i5-3350P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i5-3350P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 Core i5-3350P
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.
Core i5-3350P
The Core i5-3350P 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,314 points. Launch price was $292.
Processing Power
The Opteron 4376 HE packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-3350P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron 4376 HE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 4376 HE versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3350P — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 4376 HE (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Opteron 4376 HE uses the Seoul (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3350P uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 4376 HE scores 4,318 against the Core i5-3350P's 4,314 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 4376 HE. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4376 HE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3350P.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i5-3350P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.1 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8192 kB+3100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Seoul (2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,318 | 4,314 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 4376 HE uses the C32 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3350P uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 4376 HE | Core i5-3350P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | C32 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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