CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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 Pentium G4560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium G4560, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| AMD Opteron X3421 |
Name |
Intel Pentium G4560 |
| AMD Opteron |
Family |
Intel Pentium |
| 0 |
Generation |
7 |
| AMD Opteron X3000 |
Group |
Intel Pentium G4000 |
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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 Pentium G4560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4560 is 3.5 GHz
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| 3.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
| No |
Overclocking |
No |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 2.1 GHz |
Frequency |
3.5 GHz |
| 4 |
Threads |
4 |
| No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 4 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
| 4x |
Cores |
2x |
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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 Pentium G4560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4560 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders and 12 execution units.
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| 0.8 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
| -- |
Release date |
Q3/2016 |
| 0 |
Direct X |
12 |
| AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto) |
GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics 610 |
| 0 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 512 |
Shaders |
96 |
| 2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
32.0 GB |
| 8 |
Execution units |
12 |
| 0 |
Generation |
9.5 |
| -- |
GPU (Turbo) |
1.05 GHz |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| -- |
AI specifications |
-- |
| -- |
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.
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| No |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
| No |
VC-1 |
Decode |
| No |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
| No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
| No |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
| Decode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
| No |
AV1 |
No |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
| 0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
64.0 GB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
| -- |
Bandwidth |
38.4 GB/s |
| DDR4-2400 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2400 |
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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.
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| 35 W |
TDP up |
None |
| -- |
Tjunction max |
-- |
| 15 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
54 W |
| 12 W |
TDP down |
None |
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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 Pentium G4560 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
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| Q2/2015 |
Release date |
Q1/2017 |
| OX3421AAY43KA |
Part Number |
-- |
| 2.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
| AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| -- |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| Toronto (Excavator) |
Architecture |
Kaby Lake S |
| 28 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
| FP4 |
Socket |
LGA 1151 |
| Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
| -- |
Release price |
60 $ |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
3.0 MB |
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