AMD Opteron 3280 | Intel Pentium N4200 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Opteron 3280 and the Intel Pentium N4200 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 N4200 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2016. |
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AMD Opteron (4) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
AMD Opteron 3000 (1) | CPU group | Intel Pentium J4000/N4000 (2) |
1 | Generation | 8 |
Zurich (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Apollo Lake |
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 Pentium N4200 clocks with 1.10 GHz (2.50 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium N4200 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.10 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.50 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.50 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 505 |
GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.75 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 18 |
-- | Shader | 144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 505 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Pentium N4200 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium N4200 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2400, DDR3-1866 |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 6 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 3.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Opteron 3280 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium N4200 is 6 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 N4200 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
-- | 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 N4200 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium N4200 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 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 1296 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
229 $ | Release price | 56 $ |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
Intel HD Graphics 505 @ 0.75 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Pentium N4200
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Intel Pentium N4200 |
Unknown | Unknown |