Opteron X3418 vs Pentium G4600T
Opteron X3418
Pentium G4600T
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 X3418 is positioned at rank 115 and the Pentium G4600T is on rank 491, so the Opteron X3418 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron X3418
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron X3418 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron X3418 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 X3418 and Pentium G4600T
Opteron X3418
The Opteron X3418 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,043 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium G4600T
The Pentium G4600T 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,062 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Opteron X3418 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4600T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron X3418 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Opteron X3418 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4600T — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Opteron X3418 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Opteron X3418 uses the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4600T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron X3418 scores 3,043 against the Pentium G4600T's 3,062 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Opteron X3418 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Excavator (2017−2018) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,043 | 3,062 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron X3418 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron X3418 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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