Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs Opteron 6378

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1412%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

267%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

237%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

183%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

99%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

85%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

82%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

82%

#57

Opteron 6378

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

96%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

96%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

95%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

90%

#65

Opteron 6272

MSRP: $523|Avg: $50

89%

#71

Opteron 6220

MSRP: $523|Avg: $239

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Opteron 6378
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 6378 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Opteron 6378
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U Benchmark Check

Opteron 6378 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U and Opteron 6378

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.

Opteron 6378

The Opteron 6378 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,889 points. Launch price was $396.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6378 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U versus 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Opteron 6378 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U scores 5,831 against the Opteron 6378's 5,889 — a 1% lead for the Opteron 6378. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6378.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Opteron 6378
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	16 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	16 MB+3100%
Process	12 nm-63%	32 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Abu Dhabi (2012)
PassMark	5,831	5,889

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 6378 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.