AMD EPYC 7373X vs AMD Opteron 3280

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AMD EPYC 7373X or AMD EPYC 7373X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 7373X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7373X, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The AMD Opteron 3280 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Opteron series.
To use the AMD Opteron 3280, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7373X Name AMD Opteron 3280
AMD EPYC 7003 Group AMD Opteron 3000
3 Generation 1
AMD EPYC Family AMD Opteron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7373X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7373X is 3.05 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Opteron 3280 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron 3280 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
16 CPU Cores 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
16x Zen 3 Cores 8x
None None 2.7 GHz
32 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.05 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7373X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Opteron 3280 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1866
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Yes ECC Yes
8 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
4.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 240 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
280 W TDP up None
225 W TDP down None
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240 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7373X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 768.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Opteron 3280 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
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768.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SP3 Socket AM3+
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2012
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Zurich (Bulldozer)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3900 $ Release price 229 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
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7 nm Technology 32 nm