AMD Opteron 4332 HE vs Intel Core i3-4370 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear, if narrow, sweep for the AMD Opteron 4332 HE. Across every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, the Opteron 4332 HE posts a higher score than the Intel Core i3-4370. It wins all five tested workloads, with margins ranging from 1.0% to 1.5%. The Intel Core i3-4370 does not secure a single win in the database's comparison set.

This makes the choice straightforward for users who rely on the measured Cinebench suite. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE is the faster processor in both single-core and multi-core render tests. However, the margins are small. The largest advantage, a 1.5% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, translates to a difference of just five points (335 vs 330). In practical terms, the performance gap is unlikely to be perceptible in most workloads.

The Intel Core i3-4370 counters with a much lower power draw, rated at 54 W versus 65 W for the Opteron. It also carries integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks, and uses a more modern 22 nm process. For a desktop user building a compact system without a discrete GPU, the i3-4370 offers a complete package. For a server or workstation environment where the extra cores and slightly higher raw throughput matter, the Opteron 4332 HE takes the edge. The data favors AMD, but the hardware profile tells a more nuanced story.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE uses the Piledriver architecture, codenamed Seoul, built on a 32 nm process. It belongs to the Opteron 4000 series and targets the server and workstation segment. The Intel Core i3-4370 uses the Haswell architecture, also codenamed Haswell, built on a 22 nm process with Intel as the foundry. It is a desktop part.

The core counts differ significantly. The Opteron has six physical cores and six threads. The i3-4370 has two physical cores but four threads via Hyper-Threading. This structural difference explains the Opteron's modest lead in multi-core tests despite the i3's higher clock speed.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The Opteron 4332 HE carries 288 KB of L1 cache, 6 MB of L2 cache, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The i3-4370 lists 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Opteron's larger aggregate cache pool supports its six-core design.

Other differences include socket and memory support. The Opteron uses AMD Socket C32, while the i3 uses Intel Socket 1150. Both support DDR3 memory and both lack ECC support in the database's records. The i3-4370 features dual-channel memory and PCIe Gen 3, while the Opteron's memory bus and PCIe details are not recorded. The i3 also includes integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics, a feature absent from the Opteron.

The process node gap is notable: 22 nm for Intel versus 32 nm for AMD. The i3 packs 1,400 million transistors into a 177 mm² die, whereas the Opteron uses 1,200 million transistors across a larger 315 mm² die. The i3's newer process likely contributes to its lower 54 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Opteron 4332 HE has six cores and six threads. The Intel Core i3-4370 has two cores and four threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-4370 include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the database lists Intel HD 4600 as the integrated graphics for the i3-4370. The Opteron 4332 HE has no integrated graphics recorded.

Q: Which CPU wins in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Opteron 4332 HE wins all multi-core benchmarks. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 335 versus 330, a 1.5% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 1396 versus 1379, a 1.2% lead.

Q: Are the benchmark margins large?

A: No, the margins are small. The largest delta is 1.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The smallest is 1.0% in Cinebench R20 single-core.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Opteron 4332 HE has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core i3-4370 has a 54 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core i3-4370 has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE has a base clock of 3.00 GHz, but it offers a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, which the i3 does not have.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: AMD Opteron 4332 HE has 6, Intel Core i3-4370 has 2.
• Threads: AMD Opteron 4332 HE has 6, Intel Core i3-4370 has 4.
• Base Clock: AMD Opteron 4332 HE at 3.00 GHz, Intel Core i3-4370 at 3.80 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Opteron 4332 HE at 3.70 GHz, Intel Core i3-4370 has none.
• TDP: AMD Opteron 4332 HE at 65 W, Intel Core i3-4370 at 54 W.
• Socket: AMD Socket C32 versus Intel Socket 1150.
• Architecture: Piledriver versus Haswell.
• Codename: Seoul versus Haswell.
• Process Node: 32 nm versus 22 nm.
• Foundry: None recorded for AMD, Intel for the i3.
• Transistors: 1,200 million versus 1,400 million.
• Die Size: 315 mm² versus 177 mm².
• L1 Cache: 288 KB versus 64 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: 6 MB versus 256 KB per core.
• L3 Cache: 8 MB shared versus 4 MB shared.
• Memory Bus: Not recorded for the Opteron, dual-channel for the i3.
• PCIe: Not recorded for the Opteron, Gen 3 for the i3.
• Integrated Graphics: None for the Opteron, Intel HD 4600 for the i3.
• Market Segment: Server/Workstation versus Desktop.
• Release Date: 2012-12-03 for the Opteron, 2014-07-20 for the i3.
• Part Number: OS4332OFU6KHK for the Opteron, none for the i3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Opteron 4332 HE. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Opteron scores 335 against 330 for the i3-4370, a 1.5% lead. This is the largest margin in the comparison. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Opteron scores 1396 against 1379, a 1.2% lead. The Opteron also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 3324 versus 3284, again a 1.2% delta.

Single-core results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Opteron scores 196 versus 194, a 1.0% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Opteron scores 469 versus 463, a 1.3% lead. These results are notable because the i3-4370 has a significantly higher base clock of 3.80 GHz against the Opteron's 3.00 GHz. Despite the clock deficit, the Opteron's boost clock of 3.70 GHz, combined with its architecture, allows it to edge ahead in single-threaded tests.

The average benchmark scores reflect the same trend. The Opteron 4332 HE has an average benchmark score of 1144, while the i3-4370 sits at 1130. Both CPUs rank in the 32nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Opteron's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-2600S with an average score of 1146 and a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Opteron 4284 with the same score and delta. The i3-4370's nearest rivals include the Intel Pentium Gold G5500 with an identical average score of 1130 and a 0% delta, and the Intel Core i5-4690T with a score of 1129 and a 0.1% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Opteron 4332 HE wins every benchmark in the head-to-head set, so the performance category belongs entirely to it. The wins span both multi-core and single-core workloads, with deltas between 1.0% and 1.5%. The Opteron's six-core design gives it an advantage in threaded render tasks, while its boost clock of 3.70 GHz allows it to stay competitive, and slightly ahead, in single-threaded tests.

The Intel Core i3-4370 wins in areas outside raw benchmark scores. Its 54 W TDP is 11 W lower than the Opteron's 65 W, making it a more power-efficient choice for systems where thermal output and energy draw are primary concerns. The i3 also includes integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics, meaning a system built around it does not require a separate graphics card. The Opteron has no integrated graphics recorded, so a discrete GPU is mandatory.

The i3-4370 uses a smaller 22 nm process and a smaller die at 177 mm², versus the Opteron's 32 nm process and 315 mm² die. While this does not directly translate into benchmark wins, the newer process and reduced die size support the i3's lower power profile. The i3 also offers dual-channel memory and PCIe Gen 3, features that are not recorded for the Opteron.

For use-case selection, the data suggests the Opteron 4332 HE for server or workstation builds that prioritize multi-threaded throughput and can tolerate a 65 W TDP. The i3-4370 fits desktop builds where integrated graphics, lower power draw, and a newer process node outweigh the slight performance deficit. The benchmark record favors AMD, but the overall hardware profile gives Intel a clear role in compact, power-conscious systems.