AMD Opteron 4332 HE vs Intel Core i3-10110U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear, though narrow, pattern: the AMD Opteron 4332 HE wins every recorded head-to-head comparison against the Intel Core i3-10110U. The database records five direct comparisons, all in Cinebench workloads, and the Opteron takes all five. The margins are consistent, ranging from 2.6% to 2.9%, which indicates a steady, if modest, advantage rather than a workload-specific outlier.

In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, the Opteron scores 3324 against the Intel's 3236, a 2.7% lead. The single-core R23 result shows a similar story: 469 for the AMD part versus 456 for the Intel, a 2.9% gap, the largest margin recorded in any test. The R20 multi-core run has the AMD at 1396 and the Intel at 1359, again a 2.7% difference, while the R20 single-core test shows 196 against 191, a 2.6% edge. The oldest test in the set, Cinebench R15 multi-core, gives the AMD a 335 to 326 win, a 2.8% margin.

These are not overwhelming victories, but they are consistent. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE does not trail in any benchmark category recorded in the database. The Intel Core i3-10110U, despite having a higher boost clock and a much newer manufacturing process, cannot overtake the six-core Opteron in any Cinebench workload. The data shows zero wins for the Intel part across all five recorded comparisons.

When placed against the broader field, both processors sit at the 32nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning they are statistically equivalent in overall standing. The average benchmark score for the AMD is 1144, while the Intel manages 1131. The nearest rivals for the Opteron include the Intel Core i7-2600S at 1146 (a 0.2% difference) and the AMD Opteron 4284 at 1146 (also 0.2%), while the Intel i3-10110U sits closest to the Intel Processor N97 at 1132 (no difference) and the Pentium Gold G5500 at 1130 (0.1%). The head-to-head margins are small, but they are uniform, and uniformity in benchmark data often points to a structural advantage rather than a fluke.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different eras and design philosophies. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE is a server and workstation part built on the Piledriver architecture, codenamed Seoul, and belongs to the Opteron 4000 series. It uses a 32 nm process node and packs 1,200 million transistors on a 315 mm² die. The Intel Core i3-10110U is a mobile processor from the Core 10th Gen family, using the Comet Lake architecture (Comet Lake-U), built on Intel's 14 nm process. The Intel part does not have recorded transistor or die size figures in the database.

Core counts differ sharply. The Opteron provides 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel provides 2 cores and 4 threads, enabling Hyper-Threading. The Opteron's cache hierarchy is larger overall: 288 KB of L1, 6 MB of L2, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. For a two-core part, the per-core L2 allocation is generous, but the total cache pool is smaller than the Opteron's.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The Intel part boosts to 4.10 GHz from a 2.10 GHz base, while the Opteron boosts to 3.70 GHz from a 3.00 GHz base. The Intel has a higher peak clock, but the Opteron has a higher base clock. The Opteron's TDP is 65 watts, while the Intel is rated at 25 watts, reflecting the Intel's mobile orientation and the Opteron's server heritage.

Memory support also differs. The Opteron supports DDR3, while the Intel supports both DDR3 and DDR4. Neither part supports ECC memory according to the database. The Opteron uses the AMD Socket C32, while the Intel uses the BGA 1440 package, which is soldered rather than socketed. The Opteron has no integrated graphics, while the Intel includes UHD Graphics. The Opteron's market segment is listed as Server/Workstation, and the Intel's as Mobile, with a production status of End-of-life for the Intel part.

The release dates are separated by nearly seven years. The Opteron was released on December 3, 2012, and the Intel on August 20, 2019. The process node difference (32 nm versus 14 nm) explains much of the efficiency gap, but the benchmark results show that older, wider architectures can still hold their own in multi-threaded workloads.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: for multi-threaded Cinebench workloads, the AMD Opteron 4332 HE is the better performer, but only by a narrow margin. The Intel Core i3-10110U loses every recorded head-to-head test, with deficits ranging from 2.6% to 2.9%. If the decision rests purely on the benchmark scores in this database, the Opteron is the pick.

However, context matters. The Opteron is a server part with a 65-watt TDP, no integrated graphics, and a socket that requires a server motherboard. The Intel part is a mobile chip with a 25-watt TDP, integrated UHD Graphics, and support for DDR4 memory. The Opteron's wins are real but small, and they come with a much larger power envelope and a less flexible feature set. The Intel part is end-of-life, while the Opteron's production status is not recorded, but the Opteron is a much older design.

For a user building or upgrading a server or workstation where multi-core Cinebench performance is the priority and power consumption is secondary, the Opteron is the data-backed choice. For a mobile or compact system where integrated graphics, lower power draw, and DDR4 support matter, the Intel part is the only viable option given the socket differences. The benchmark scores cannot be separated from the platform requirements. The Opteron wins the performance comparison, but the Intel wins on efficiency and feature integration.

The percentile ranking is identical at 32 for both, and the average benchmark scores are close (1144 versus 1131). This is not a lopsided contest; it is a narrow technical victory for the older AMD part in the specific workloads recorded. The verdict: pick the Opteron for raw multi-core compute in a server context, pick the Intel for mobile or embedded use where its feature set and power profile are essential.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Opteron 4332 HE scores 3324, which is 2.7% higher than the Intel Core i3-10110U's 3236.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-10110U win any head-to-head benchmark in the database?

A: No. The database records five head-to-head comparisons, all in Cinebench tests, and the Intel part wins none of them.

Q: What is the largest performance margin recorded between these two CPUs?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the AMD Opteron 4332 HE leads by 2.9% (469 versus 456).

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: The AMD Opteron 4332 HE has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i3-10110U has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-10110U supports both DDR3 and DDR4, while the AMD Opteron 4332 HE supports only DDR3.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: No, both the AMD Opteron 4332 HE and the Intel Core i3-10110U have ECC memory support listed as false.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Opteron 4332 HE wins in every multi-threaded Cinebench workload recorded. It leads in R15 multi-core (335 versus 326), R20 multi-core (1396 versus 1359), and R23 multi-core (3324 versus 3236). It also wins the single-core tests in R20 (196 versus 191) and R23 (469 versus 456). The Opteron's edge is consistent across all five comparisons, making it the clear choice for rendering or compute tasks that scale with Cinebench-style workloads.

The Intel Core i3-10110U does not win any recorded benchmark, but it wins on platform attributes. It has a lower TDP of 25 watts compared to the Opteron's 65 watts, making it far more efficient for mobile or compact systems. It includes integrated UHD Graphics, which the Opteron lacks entirely, so it can drive a display without a discrete GPU. It supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, offering more flexibility in system memory choices. Its boost clock reaches 4.10 GHz, higher than the Opteron's 3.70 GHz, which may help in lightly threaded tasks even if the Cinebench single-core scores do not reflect a win.

The Opteron is a server and workstation part, suited for always-on compute nodes where power draw is a secondary concern. The Intel part is a mobile processor, suited for laptops, mini PCs, or embedded systems where space, heat, and energy are primary constraints. The recorded data shows the Opteron as the performance winner and the Intel as the efficiency and feature winner.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category recorded. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i3-10110U has 2 cores and 4 threads. The Opteron's base clock is 3.00 GHz versus the Intel's 2.10 GHz, but the Intel's boost clock is 4.10 GHz against the Opteron's 3.70 GHz. The Opteron's TDP is 65 watts, more than double the Intel's 25 watts.

The Opteron uses the AMD Socket C32, while the Intel uses Intel BGA 1440. The architectures are entirely different: Piledriver (Seoul) for AMD versus Comet Lake (Comet Lake-U) for Intel. The manufacturing process also differs: 32 nm for AMD versus 14 nm for Intel. The Opteron has 1,200 million transistors on a 315 mm² die, while the Intel has no recorded transistor or die size data.

Cache configurations diverge significantly. The Opteron has 288 KB of L1, 6 MB of L2, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Opteron supports only DDR3 memory, while the Intel supports DDR3 and DDR4. Neither supports ECC. The Opteron has no integrated graphics, while the Intel includes UHD Graphics. The market segments are Server/Workstation for AMD and Mobile for Intel. The Intel part is marked as end-of-life, while the Opteron's production status is not recorded. The release dates are December 3, 2012 for the Opteron and August 20, 2019 for the Intel.