AMD Opteron X3421 vs Intel Core i3-2328M

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AMD Opteron X3421 or AMD Opteron X3421 – 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 X3421 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 X3421, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2328M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2328M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
AMD Opteron X3421 Name Intel Core i3-2328M
AMD Opteron X3000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
AMD Opteron Family Intel Core i3
0 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i3-2328M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2328M is 2.2 GHz
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2328M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2328M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0 Generation 6
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0 nm Technology 32 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
0 Direct X 10.1
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
8 Execution units 12
512 Shaders 96
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 35 W watts.
35 W TDP up None
12 W TDP down None
-- Tjunction max 85 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Opteron X3421 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 i3-2328M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
FP4 Socket PGA 988
28 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Toronto (Excavator) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2012
-- Release price --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
OX3421AAY43KA Part Number --