Xeon E5-2403 v2 vs Opteron 3350 HE
Xeon E5-2403 v2
Opteron 3350 HE
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 E5-2403 v2 is positioned at rank 747 and the Opteron 3350 HE is on rank 155, so the Opteron 3350 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2403 v2
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3350 HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Delhi (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2403 v2 and Opteron 3350 HE
Xeon E5-2403 v2
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,672 points. Launch price was $223.
Opteron 3350 HE
The Opteron 3350 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Delhi (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,699 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2403 v2 and Opteron 3350 HE share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 3350 HE — a 71.4% clock advantage for the Opteron 3350 HE (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 3350 HE uses Delhi (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2403 v2 scores 2,672 against the Opteron 3350 HE's 2,699 — a 1% lead for the Opteron 3350 HE. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 3350 HE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz+111% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz+56% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+25% | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Delhi (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,672 | 2,699+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 3350 HE uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2403 v2) / not specified (Opteron 3350 HE). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2403 v2 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Opteron 3350 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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