AMD Opteron 4334

The AMD Opteron 4334 is a server/workstation processor with 6 cores and 6 threads, running at a 3.10 GHz base clock and a 3.50 GHz boost clock. It uses the AMD Socket C32, is built on the 32 nm Piledriver architecture under the codename Seoul, and was released on 2012-12-03. The available benchmark data places it in the 33rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1155.

Who Should Consider It

The Opteron 4334 is best understood through its Cinebench results. It scores 338 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 1409 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 3356 in Cinebench R23 multicore. Those are the strongest numbers in its profile, so workloads that can use all six cores will get the most out of the chip. Threaded rendering, batch processing, and server-side tasks that scale with core count are the natural fit.

The same data warns against workloads that depend heavily on single-thread speed. The processor scores 198 in Cinebench R20 single-core and 473 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which are substantially lower than its multicore results. Office tasks that are mostly single-threaded, CPU-bound gaming, and interactive desktop work would be limited by that per-core performance. The market segment field also says Server/Workstation, not desktop, which reinforces that this is not aimed at general consumer gaming use.

The data pack lists no integrated graphics. That means any display or graphical output would depend on a separate component, which is another reason this processor is more suited to server or workstation environments than to a simple desktop. A workload that can be split across six threads and does not need strong single-thread behavior is the intended use case. A workload that needs low-latency single-core responsiveness is not.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The split between single-core and multicore results is the defining feature of this chip. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 1409 against a single-core score of 198. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 3356 against a single-core score of 473. The multicore results are far higher, which indicates that the processor depends on core count rather than per-core efficiency.

This pattern matters for real applications because most workloads contain serial sections. A task that can only use one thread will effectively run at the single-core speed, while a task that can spread across all six cores will approach the multicore score. The fact that the core count equals the thread count means the operating system sees exactly six threads, no more. There is no extra thread layer in the data to hide the low per-core result.

The cache layout is part of the picture. The processor has 288 KB of L1, 6 MB of L2, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The shared L3 is a potentially useful resource for multi-threaded workloads that exchange data between cores. However, the low single-core Cinebench scores show that the per-core execution rate is modest. The boost clock of 3.50 GHz provides some headroom over the 3.10 GHz base clock, but the results still sit in a low percentile among all CPUs.

Power and Thermals

The thermal design power is listed at 95W. That is the only power figure in the data pack. It places the Opteron 4334 in a moderate TDP class, not an ultra-low-power part and not an extreme high-power part. For cooling, a 95W TDP implies a solution that can handle a reasonable heat load from a six-core server processor. The data does not include measured power draw or temperature readings, so the TDP is the main thermal anchor.

The process and die details give some context. The processor is built on a 32 nm process, contains 1,200 million transistors, and has a die size of 315 mm². Those characteristics are all listed in the data. They help explain why a six-core part from this generation carries a 95W TDP. The architecture is Piledriver, which appears in the data as both the architecture and the family generation name with the codename Seoul.

The cooling implication is straightforward: a cooling solution designed around a 95W TDP class should be sufficient. The data does not specify cooler size, airflow, or thermal solution, so any statement beyond that would be speculative. The important takeaway is that the processor sits in a middle TDP tier, which is a reasonable fit for a single-socket server or workstation motherboard.

How It Compares

The Opteron 4334 has an average benchmark score of 1155. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered around that score, with all deltaPct values within a narrow range.

The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312, which has an average score of 1156 and a deltaPct of -0.1. The Opteron sits slightly behind that part. The gap is extremely small, so the data suggests they are effectively in the same performance class.

Next is the Intel Core i5-3570T, with an average score of 1154 and a deltaPct of 0.1. The Opteron is slightly ahead of this rival. Again, the difference is tiny, but the direction is positive from the Opteron’s perspective.

The Intel Core i3-8130U has an average score of 1151 and a deltaPct of 0.3. The Opteron leads by a bit more than it leads the i5-3570T. The deltaPct is still small, but it is the first rival where the Opteron’s average score advantage is more noticeable.

The Intel Core i7-3632QM has an average score of 1150 and a deltaPct of 0.4. This is the largest lead in the nearestRivals set. The Opteron is ahead, but the deltaPct of 0.4 is still a narrow margin. The overall picture is a processor sitting inside a close pack of rivals, with no decisive average-score advantage in either direction.

Benchmark Performance

The available benchmark results are all Cinebench tests. The Opteron 4334 scores 338 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 1409 in Cinebench R20 multicore, 198 in Cinebench R20 single-core, 3356 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and 473 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The average benchmark score of 1155 confirms that this processor is not a high-flying part. It sits at the 33rd percentile of all CPUs, meaning a majority of processors in the database have higher average scores. Yet the nearestRivals data shows how close the competition is. The Ryzen Embedded R2312 has an average score of 1156 and a deltaPct of -0.1. The Intel Core i5-3570T has an average score of 1154 and a deltaPct of 0.1. The Intel Core i3-8130U has an average score of 1151 and a deltaPct of 0.3. The Intel Core i7-3632QM has an average score of 1150 and a deltaPct of 0.4.

What do those numbers imply? The Opteron 4334 is not isolated at the bottom of the database. It is within a very small deltaPct band of four rivals. The data suggests that average performance is similar across this group, even though the processors likely differ in core counts, architectures, and target platforms. The Cinebench splits show that the Opteron’s multicore results are solid enough for threaded work, while its single-core results are clearly the limiting factor. The R20 single-core score of 198 and the R23 single-core score of 473 are low anchors in an otherwise clustered average-score picture.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the AMD Opteron 4334 have?

A: It has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What socket does it use?

A: It uses the AMD Socket C32.

Q: What memory type does it support?

A: The memory support field lists DDR3. ECC memory support is false in the data.

Q: What is the TDP?

A: The TDP is 95W.

Q: What is its average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The average benchmark score is 1155, and it sits in the 33rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No. The multiplier unlocked field is false.

Platform and Compatibility

The platform details are confined to what the data pack lists. The socket is AMD Socket C32, the architecture is Piledriver, and the codename is Seoul. The generation field also describes it as Opteron (Seoul). The process node is 32 nm, and the part number is OS4334WLU6KHK.

Memory support is DDR3, with ECC memory support listed as false. The data pack does not list a memory bus width or memory bandwidth, so those cannot be confirmed here. The PCIe field is not populated in the data, meaning no PCIe specification is available for this processor. Similarly, the integrated graphics field is not populated, so the processor is not presented in the data as carrying any on-die graphics.

For an upgrade path, the data pack contains only this processor on the AMD Socket C32 socket. No alternative C32 processors are listed among the nearest rivals or in the main entry, so an upgrade path cannot be established from the available facts. The processor was released on 2012-12-03, and its market segment is Server/Workstation. These are the platform and compatibility facts as presented in the data, no more and no less.