AMD Opteron 3280 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3151

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AMD Opteron 3280 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD EPYC Embedded 3151

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Opteron 3280 and the AMD EPYC Embedded 3151 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 EPYC Embedded 3151 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2018.
AMD Opteron (4) Family AMD EPYC (129)
AMD Opteron 3000 (1) CPU group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7)
1 Generation 1
Zurich (Bulldozer) Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 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 EPYC Embedded 3151 clocks with 2.70 GHz (2.90 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
8 Cores 4
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.40 GHz Frequency 2.70 GHz
3.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.90 GHz
2.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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 iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Opteron 3280, while the AMD EPYC Embedded 3151 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR4-2666
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 2.00 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache 16.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version 3.0
16 PCIe lanes 32
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 31.5 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD Opteron 3280 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3151 is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 95 °C

Technical details

The AMD Opteron 3280 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC Embedded 3151 is at 18.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

AMD Opteron 3280 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Unknown Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
AM3+ Socket SP4r2
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2012 Release date Q1/2018
229 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD Opteron 3280 (0%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3151 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD Opteron 3280 (72%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3151 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
5533 (72%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3151 AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
7667 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
506 (100%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3151 AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD Opteron 3280 AMD EPYC Embedded 3151
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