Opteron X3216 vs Pentium 4405Y
Opteron X3216
Pentium 4405Y
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 X3216 is positioned at rank 395 and the Pentium 4405Y is on rank 910, so the Opteron X3216 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron X3216
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4405Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron X3216 | Pentium 4405Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron X3216 | Pentium 4405Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X3216 and Pentium 4405Y
Opteron X3216
The Opteron X3216 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,498 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium 4405Y
The Pentium 4405Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,490 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Opteron X3216 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4405Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron X3216 versus 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 4405Y — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Opteron X3216 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Opteron X3216 uses the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 4405Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron X3216 scores 1,498 against the Pentium 4405Y's 1,490 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron X3216.
| Feature | Opteron X3216 | Pentium 4405Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+100% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Excavator (2017−2018) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,498 | 1,490 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron X3216 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4405Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron X3216 | Pentium 4405Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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