AMD Opteron 3365 vs Intel Core i3-7300T Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data places the Intel Core i3-7300T and AMD Opteron 3365 in the same performance tier, with both processors holding a 34th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 1211, while the AMD part sits at 1194, a gap of roughly 1.4 percent. Across all five head-to-head Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i3-7300T wins every single matchup. The margins are narrow, ranging from 1.4 percent to 1.5 percent, but they are consistent. The Intel chip is the better performer in this comparison, despite having only 2 cores and 4 threads against the AMD chip's 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD Opteron 3365 is an end-of-life server/workstation part, while the Intel Core i3-7300T remains an active desktop product from the Kaby Lake generation.

The data suggests that the Intel Core i3-7300T is the correct choice for users who need the modest performance edge in both single-core and multi-core workloads. The AMD Opteron 3365, however, is not without merit. Its higher core count and larger cache pool may appeal to a specific segment, but the benchmark results do not show any workload where the AMD chip wins. For anyone building a system today, the Intel part is the only one with active production status, making it the practical pick. The AMD chip is end-of-life, which means it is no longer in production. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 memory, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR3. In every measurable way from the database, the Intel Core i3-7300T is the superior product.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i3-7300T wins all five benchmark comparisons. There are no tests in the database where the AMD Opteron 3365 comes out ahead. The wins for Intel span both multi-core and single-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 354 against 349 for AMD, a 1.4 percent advantage. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the scores are 1477 versus 1457, again a 1.4 percent edge. The single-core tests show a slightly larger margin at 1.5 percent in Cinebench R20, with scores of 208 versus 205. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows 3519 against 3470, and the single-core test shows 496 against 489, both at 1.4 percent deltas.

The AMD Opteron 3365 does not win any benchmark category in this dataset. Its 8 cores and 8 threads do not translate into a multi-core victory against the Intel chip's 2 cores and 4 threads. The Intel part's higher base clock of 3.50 GHz, compared to 2.30 GHz for AMD, likely plays a role in the consistent single-core wins. The AMD chip does have a boost clock of 3.30 GHz, but that still sits below the Intel chip's base clock. The data indicates that the Intel Core i3-7300T is the pick for users who want the best performance in Cinebench workloads, whether multi-threaded or single-threaded. The AMD chip offers no winning scenario in this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-7300T is built on the Kaby Lake architecture using a 14 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The AMD Opteron 3365 uses the K10 architecture, codenamed Delhi, on a 32 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. The transistor counts and die sizes differ significantly. The AMD chip has 1,200 million transistors on a 315 mm² die, while the Intel chip has no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts are a major differentiator. The Intel part has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD part has 8 cores and 8 threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has 384 KB of L1 cache total, 4 MB of L2 total, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part therefore has more total cache, but the Intel part's per-core allocation is different due to the lower core count.

Memory support is another clear divide. The Intel chip supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The AMD chip supports DDR3 memory, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Neither chip supports ECC memory according to the database. The PCIe support differs as well: the Intel part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part uses Gen 2. The integrated graphics situation is also different. The Intel chip has Intel HD 630 integrated graphics, while the AMD chip relies on a chipset feature on certain motherboards for its display output. The Intel chip is a desktop market segment product, while the AMD chip is aimed at server/workstation use.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-7300T has an average benchmark score of 1211, while the AMD Opteron 3365 has an average score of 1194. The Intel chip leads by approximately 1.4 percent.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i3-7300T has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD Opteron 3365 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-7300T wins both single-core tests in the head-to-head data. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 208 versus 205 for AMD, a 1.5 percent advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 496 versus 489, a 1.4 percent edge.

Q: Does the AMD Opteron 3365 win any benchmark in this comparison?

A: No. The AMD Opteron 3365 wins zero benchmarks in the head-to-head data. The Intel Core i3-7300T wins all five tests.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core i3-7300T supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The AMD Opteron 3365 supports DDR3 memory with a bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-7300T is listed as active in production. The AMD Opteron 3365 is listed as end-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data tells a story of consistent, narrow Intel superiority. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core i3-7300T scores 354 against 349 for the AMD Opteron 3365. This is a 1.4 percent delta in favor of Intel. The margin is small but real. Moving to Cinebench R20 multi-core, the scores rise to 1477 for Intel and 1457 for AMD, maintaining the same 1.4 percent gap. The Intel chip's 2-core, 4-thread configuration outperforms the AMD chip's 8-core, 8-thread configuration in these multi-threaded tests.

Single-core results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Intel chip scores 208, while the AMD chip scores 205. The delta here is 1.5 percent, the largest margin of any test in the comparison. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 496 against 489 for AMD, a 1.4 percent advantage. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the Intel chip at 3519 and the AMD chip at 3470. Across all five tests, the Intel Core i3-7300T wins by margins between 1.4 percent and 1.5 percent.

The AMD Opteron 3365's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Athlon PRO 300U, the Intel Core i3-4170, the Intel Core i7-8665UE, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B. The delta percentages against these rivals range from -0.1 percent to 0.1 percent, indicating a very tight cluster around the 1194 average score. The Intel Core i3-7300T's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5645, the Intel Xeon E5-1607 v3, the Intel Core i3-8121U, and the Intel Xeon D-1520. The Intel chip's deltas against these rivals range from -0.1 percent to 0.2 percent. The average benchmark scores of 1211 and 1194 place both chips in the same competitive neighborhood, but the Intel chip consistently comes out on top in direct comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The Intel Core i3-7300T has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD Opteron 3365 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The base clock speeds differ substantially: the Intel chip runs at 3.50 GHz, while the AMD chip runs at 2.30 GHz. The AMD chip has a boost clock of 3.30 GHz, while the Intel chip has no boost clock listed. Thermal design power also differs, with the Intel chip rated at 35 watts and the AMD chip rated at 65 watts.

The sockets are incompatible. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1151, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM3+. The process nodes are different as well: 14 nm for Intel, 32 nm for AMD. The AMD chip is built by GlobalFoundries, while Intel uses its own foundry. The cache configurations differ in both size and organization. The Intel chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The AMD chip has 384 KB L1 total, 4 MB L2 total, and 8 MB shared L3.

Memory support is a major divider. The Intel chip supports DDR4 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the AMD chip supports DDR3 with 29.9 GB/s bandwidth. Both are dual-channel. PCIe support differs, with the Intel chip using Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes and the AMD chip using Gen 2. Integrated graphics are present on the Intel chip as Intel HD 630, while the AMD chip has no dedicated integrated graphics, relying on a chipset feature on certain motherboards. The market segments also differ: the Intel chip is a desktop part, while the AMD chip is a server/workstation part. Production status is active for Intel and end-of-life for AMD. The Intel chip has a part number of SR35M, while the AMD chip has a part number of OS3365OLW8KHK. The AMD chip has recorded transistor count and die size data, while the Intel chip does not. The Intel chip has a recorded release date in January 2017, while the AMD chip has no release date in the database.