AMD Opteron 3280 | MediaTek Helio A20 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Opteron 3280 and the MediaTek Helio A20 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Opteron 3280 8 core processor released in Q1/2012 with the MediaTek Helio A20 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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AMD Opteron (4) | Family | Mediatek Helio (37) |
AMD Opteron 3000 (1) | CPU group | MediaTek Helio A20/A25 (2) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Zurich (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 |
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 MediaTek Helio A20 clocks with 1.80 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A20 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 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 | PowerVR GE8300 |
GPU frequency | 0.55 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 20 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10 |
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 | PowerVR GE8300 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
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 | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Opteron 3280, while the MediaTek Helio A20 supports a maximum of 3 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A20 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1600, LPDDR3-933 |
Max. Memory | 3 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
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 MediaTek Helio A20 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A20 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 MediaTek Helio A20 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | Characteristic | MediaTek Helio A20 |
32 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
AM3+ | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
229 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
PowerVR GE8300 @ 0.55 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Helio A20
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Opteron 3280 | MediaTek Helio A20 |
Unknown | Unknown |