AMD Opteron X3418 vs Intel Core i3-4150

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AMD Opteron X3418 or AMD Opteron X3418 – 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 X3418 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Opteron series.
To use the AMD Opteron X3418, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
AMD Opteron Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Opteron X3000 Group Intel Core i 4000
0 Generation 4
AMD Opteron X3418 Name Intel Core i3-4150
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Opteron X3418 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron X3418 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Opteron X3418 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Opteron X3418 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Toronto), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
6 Execution units 20
0 nm Technology 22 nm
0 Direct X 11.1
-- Release date Q2/2013
384 Shaders 160
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Max. displays --
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Toronto) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
0 Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
35 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
12 W TDP down None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Opteron X3418 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 Intel Core i3-4150 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
28 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
OX3418AAY43KA Part Number --
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2014
Toronto (Excavator) Architecture Haswell S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
FP4 Socket LGA 1150
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
-- Release price 117 $