Intel Core i3-12100F | AMD Opteron 3280 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-12100F or AMD Opteron 3280 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-12100F was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Opteron 3280 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Opteron 3280 was released in Q1/2012. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Opteron (4) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Opteron 3000 (1) |
12 | Generation | 1 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Zurich (Bulldozer) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i3-13100F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the AMD Opteron 3280 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron 3280 is at 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Opteron 3280 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.70 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-12100F can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Opteron 3280 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Opteron 3280 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
5.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 58 W, while the AMD Opteron 3280 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Opteron 3280 |
58 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
89 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache. The AMD Opteron 3280 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Opteron 3280 |
10 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 1700 | Socket | AM3+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
97 $ | Release price | 229 $ |
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | AMD Opteron 3280 |
Unknown | Unknown |