AMD Opteron X3216 vs AMD Opteron X3421

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AMD Opteron X3216 or AMD Opteron X3216 – 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 Opteron X3216 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Opteron series.
To use the AMD Opteron X3216, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The AMD Opteron X3421 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the AMD Opteron X3421, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
0 Generation 0
AMD Opteron X3216 Name AMD Opteron X3421
AMD Opteron Family AMD Opteron
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Opteron X3000 Group AMD Opteron X3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Opteron X3216 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron X3216 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD Opteron X3421 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron X3421 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Opteron X3216 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Opteron X3216 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 256 (Toronto), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Opteron X3421 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Opteron X3421 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
AMD Radeon R7 - 256 (Toronto) GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto)
256 Shaders 512
0 nm Technology 0 nm
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
4 Execution units 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0 Direct X 0
0 Generation 0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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.
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No VC-1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No AVC No
No VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
-- Tjunction max --
12 W TDP down 12 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP up 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Opteron X3216 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Opteron X3421 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
-- Release price --
28 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
OX3216AAY23KA Part Number OX3421AAY43KA
-- Chip design --
FP4 Socket FP4
Toronto (Excavator) Architecture Toronto (Excavator)
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2015
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux