AMD Opteron 3280 | Intel Celeron 2980U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Opteron 3280 and the Intel Celeron 2980U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Opteron 3280 8 core processor released in Q1/2012 with the Intel Celeron 2980U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013. |
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AMD Opteron (4) | Family | Intel Celeron (165) |
AMD Opteron 3000 (1) | CPU group | Intel Celeron 2000 (7) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Zurich (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Haswell U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Intel Celeron 2980U clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron 2980U |
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) |
GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7.5 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 10 |
-- | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Opteron 3280, while the Intel Celeron 2980U supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron 2980U |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR3-1600, DDR3L-1600 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
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 | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Opteron 3280 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Celeron 2980U is 15 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 | Intel Celeron 2980U |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Opteron 3280 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Celeron 2980U is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Celeron 2980U |
32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
AM3+ | Socket | BGA 1168 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q3/2013 |
229 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 2980U
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Intel Celeron 2980U |
Unknown | Unknown |