Xeon Bronze 3104 vs Opteron 3380
Xeon Bronze 3104
Opteron 3380
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 Xeon Bronze 3104 is positioned at rank 598 and the Opteron 3380 is on rank 79, so the Opteron 3380 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Bronze 3104
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3104 | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Bronze 3104 | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) |
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 Xeon Bronze 3104 and Opteron 3380
Xeon Bronze 3104
The Xeon Bronze 3104 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 4,383 points. Launch price was $213.
Opteron 3380
The Opteron 3380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) 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: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,358 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Bronze 3104 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Opteron 3380 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 3380 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Xeon Bronze 3104 versus 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 3380 — a 71.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 3380 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Bronze 3104 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 3380 uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Bronze 3104 scores 4,383 against the Opteron 3380's 4,358 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Bronze 3104. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon Bronze 3104 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3380.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3104 | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz+112% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.6 GHz+53% |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB+3% | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 8192 kB+33% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,383 | 4,358 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Bronze 3104 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3380 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3104 | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Bronze 3104) / not specified (Opteron 3380).
| Feature | Xeon Bronze 3104 | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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