AMD Opteron 3280 | AMD A8-3820 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Opteron 3280 and the AMD A8-3820 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Opteron 3280 8 core processor released in Q1/2012 with the AMD A8-3820 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011. |
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AMD Opteron (4) | Family | AMD A (112) |
AMD Opteron 3000 (1) | CPU group | AMD A8-3000 (4) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Zurich (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Llano (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Opteron 3280 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-3820 clocks with 2.50 GHz (2.80 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3820 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.80 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6550D |
GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 5 |
-- | Shader | 400 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
Hardware codec supportA 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 iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6550D |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Opteron 3280, while the AMD A8-3820 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3820 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Opteron 3280 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-3820 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3820 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Opteron 3280 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD A8-3820 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3820 |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
AM3+ | Socket | FM1 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
229 $ | Release price | 85 $ |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-3820
AMD Radeon HD 6550D @ 0.60 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | AMD A8-3820 |
Unknown | Unknown |