CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-1603 v4
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 E5-1603 v4 is positioned at rank 599 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 E5-1603 v4
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($427) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | 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 E5-1603 v4 and Opteron 3380
Xeon E5-1603 v4
The Xeon E5-1603 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 4,355 points. Launch price was $800.
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 Opteron 3380 is built on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1603 v4 scores 4,355 against the Opteron 3380's 4,358 — a 0.1% lead for the Opteron 3380.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1603 v4 | Opteron 3380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 8192 kB |
| Process | — | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,355 | 4,358 |
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