AMD Opteron 3280 | Intel Pentium J2900 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Opteron 3280 and the Intel Pentium J2900 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 Pentium J2900 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2013. |
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AMD Opteron (4) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
AMD Opteron 3000 (1) | CPU group | Intel Pentium J2000/N3500 (6) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Zurich (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Bay Trail |
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 Intel Pentium J2900 clocks with 2.41 GHz (2.67 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium J2900 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.41 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.67 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.67 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 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) |
GPU frequency | 0.69 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 (Bay Trail 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 Pentium J2900 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium J2900 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 4 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Opteron 3280 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium J2900 is 10 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 Pentium J2900 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Opteron 3280 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium J2900 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium J2900 |
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 1170 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q4/2013 |
229 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium J2900
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.90 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Intel Pentium J2900 |
Unknown | Unknown |