AMD Opteron 4332 HE vs Intel Core i5-4690T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome in this comparison. The Intel Core i5-4690T wins every single head-to-head test, taking all five recorded Cinebench comparisons. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE does not record a single victory in the measured metrics. The results are consistent across both multicore and single-core workloads, with the Intel part holding a similar margin in every test.

Starting with Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core i5-4690T scores 393 against the AMD Opteron 4332 HE’s 335. That translates to a 14.8% advantage for Intel. The gap remains nearly identical in Cinebench R20 multicore, where Intel scores 1640 versus AMD’s 1396, a 14.9% difference. The pattern holds in Cinebench R23 multicore: Intel scores 3905, AMD scores 3324, again a 14.9% lead for the Intel part.

Single-core performance tells the same story. In Cinebench R20 single-core, Intel scores 231 against AMD’s 196, a 15.2% advantage. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows Intel at 551 and AMD at 469, a 14.9% lead. Across the entire suite, the Intel Core i5-4690T maintains a consistent advantage of roughly 15% over the AMD Opteron 4332 HE, regardless of the specific workload or Cinebench version.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this trend. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE has an average score of 1144, while the Intel Core i5-4690T sits at 1129. This is a notable inversion: despite losing every head-to-head test by roughly 15%, the AMD part has a slightly higher average score across the entire database. That happens because the average includes many other benchmarks beyond the Cinebench suite, and also because the two CPUs are measured against different sets of competing processors.

The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core i7-2600S at an average score of 1146 (0.2% above the Opteron), the AMD Opteron 4284 at 1146 (0.2% above), the Intel Core i7-3612QE at 1147 (0.3% above), and the Intel Core i5-4430 at 1149 (0.4% above). For the Intel Core i5-4690T, its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-3612QM at 1129 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-2720QM at 1128 (0.1% above), the Intel Core i3-4370 at 1130 (0.1% below), and the Intel Core i5-3330S at 1128 (0.1% above). Both parts sit at the 32nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-4690T is the outright winner in every measured category. There is no benchmark in the head-to-head set where the AMD Opteron 4332 HE comes out ahead. That includes both multicore rendering tasks and single-core workloads. The Intel part wins by 14.8% in R15 multicore, 14.9% in R20 multicore, 15.2% in R20 single-core, 14.9% in R23 multicore, and 14.9% in R23 single-core.

For use-case segmentation, the Intel Core i5-4690T is the preferred choice for any workload that relies on the Cinebench rendering engine, whether that is multi-threaded or single-threaded. The margin is consistent, so there is no scenario in the recorded data where the AMD part closes the gap. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE does not offer a single category of victory, making its use case difficult to justify from the benchmark data alone.

However, the AMD part is a server/workstation processor, whereas the Intel part is a desktop chip. The Opteron also has a higher thread count on paper: 6 cores and 6 threads versus the Intel’s 4 cores and 4 threads. Yet the actual benchmark results show the Intel part winning despite having fewer cores and threads, which speaks to the efficiency of the Intel architecture. The AMD Opteron’s higher core count does not translate into a benchmark advantage in the recorded tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design eras and serve different market segments. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE belongs to the Opteron 4000 series, uses the Piledriver architecture under the codename “Seoul,” and targets the server and workstation segment. The Intel Core i5-4690T is a desktop part based on the Haswell architecture, with the same codename “Haswell.” The AMD part was released in December 2012, the Intel part in April 2014.

The fabrication processes differ. AMD uses a 32nm node, while Intel uses a smaller 22nm process. That explains part of the efficiency gap: Intel packs 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die, whereas AMD fills 1,200 million transistors on a much larger 315 mm² die. The smaller Intel chip is likely more efficient in terms of power and heat, which is consistent with its lower TDP of 45 watts, but the AMD part is also rated at a modest 65 watts.

Cache arrangements are also different. The AMD Opteron has 288 KB of L1 cache and 6 MB of L2 cache, plus 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core has a different layout: 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD’s larger total L3 does not translate into a performance advantage in these benchmarks. Intel’s cache hierarchy is more efficient per core.

The memory support is DDR3 for both, but the Intel lists a dual-channel memory bus with a peak bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, while the AMD does not list a memory bus or bandwidth in the database. The Intel also includes integrated graphics (Intel HD 4600) and a PCIe Gen 3 connection with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD lists no integrated graphics and no PCIe details. Neither supports ECC memory. Both have a locked multiplier, so neither is unlocked for overclocking.

The clock speeds are interesting: the AMD Opteron 4332 HE has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz on the Intel, and a higher boost clock at 3.70 GHz versus 3.50 GHz. Yet the Intel wins every test. The architectural efficiency of the Haswell design outperforms the Piledriver design despite the lower clock. The Intel also has a smaller L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB) but still wins.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-4690T is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. It wins all five head-to-head tests, with margins between 14.8% and 15.2%. The Intel part also has lower power consumption (45 W vs 65 W), uses a smaller die with more transistors, and includes integrated graphics and modern PCIe support. The socket is different (Intel Socket 1150 vs AMD Socket C32), so the choice of motherboard is also a factor, but from the data alone, the Intel Core i5-4690T is the clear performance leader.

Who should pick the AMD Opteron 4332 HE? The data does not show a single benchmark where it outperforms the Intel part. However, it is a server-class chip with 6 cores, which may be relevant for workloads that are not covered in the Cinebench suite. The database only records Cinebench results in the head-to-head, so there may be server-specific tasks where the extra core helps. But within the measured results, there is no such case.

The Intel Core i5-4690T is the choice for any user who wants the best Cinebench performance in both multicore and single-core, with a lower TDP, integrated graphics, and a more modern process node. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE is a server chip with a legacy architecture, and the benchmark data indicates it lags behind the Intel part by a consistent margin. Both sit at the 32nd percentile of all CPUs, meaning they are mid-pack performers, but the Intel is the better mid-pack performer in this direct comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core i5-4690T wins all five head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Opteron 4332 HE records 0 wins and the Intel records 5 wins.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest difference is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the Intel Core i5-4690T scores 231 versus 196 for the AMD Opteron 4332 HE, a 15.2% advantage for Intel.

Q: Both processors have the same average benchmark score?

A: No. The AMD Opteron has an average benchmark score of 1144, while the Intel Core i5-4690T has an average score of 1129. The AMD has a slightly higher average despite losing the head-to-head, due to different comparison sets.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Opteron 4332 HE has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i5-4690T has 4 cores and 4 threads. Despite having more cores, the AMD loses all the multicore tests.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-4690T has a TDP of 45 watts, and the AMD Opteron 4332 HE has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: The database records that neither the AMD Opteron 4332 HE nor the Intel Core i5-4690T supports ECC memory. Both support DDR3 memory, but only the Intel lists a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.