CPU
GPU
Pentium 4405Y
Opteron X3216
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 Pentium 4405Y is positioned at rank 910 and the Opteron X3216 is on rank 395, 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 Pentium 4405Y
Performance Per Dollar Opteron X3216
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | Opteron X3216 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4405Y | Opteron X3216 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium 4405Y and Opteron X3216
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4405Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Opteron X3216's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 4405Y versus 3 GHz on the Opteron X3216 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Opteron X3216 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium 4405Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron X3216 uses Excavator (2017−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4405Y scores 1,490 against the Opteron X3216's 1,498 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron X3216.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Opteron X3216 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.6 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Excavator (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 1,490 | 1,498 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4405Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron X3216 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4405Y | Opteron X3216 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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