Intel Xeon D-1537 vs AMD Opteron 3280

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Intel Xeon D-1537 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Opteron 3280
Intel Xeon D-1537 AMD Opteron 3280

CPU comparison

Intel Xeon D-1537 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 Xeon D-1537 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon D-1537 was released in Q4/2015.

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.
Intel Xeon D (79) Family AMD Opteron (4)
Intel Xeon D-1500 (22) CPU group AMD Opteron 3000 (1)
1 Generation 1
Broadwell Architecture Zurich (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1537 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1537 is 1.70 GHz (2.30 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).

Intel Xeon D-1537 Characteristic AMD Opteron 3280
8 Cores 8
16 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.70 GHz Frequency 2.40 GHz
2.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.50 GHz
1.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.70 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Xeon D-1537 Characteristic AMD Opteron 3280
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1537 or AMD Opteron 3280 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
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 & PCIe

The Intel Xeon D-1537 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 34.1 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.

Intel Xeon D-1537 Characteristic AMD Opteron 3280
DDR4-2133 Memory DDR3-1866
128 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
34.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
12.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 8.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 2.0
32 PCIe lanes 16
31.5 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon D-1537 is 35 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.

Intel Xeon D-1537 Characteristic AMD Opteron 3280
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1537 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Opteron 3280 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache.

Intel Xeon D-1537 Characteristic AMD Opteron 3280
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
BGA 1667 Socket AM3+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2012
503 $ Release price 229 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon D-1537 (0%)
AMD Opteron 3280 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon D-1537 (100%)
AMD Opteron 3280 (77%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Xeon D-1537 Intel Xeon D-1537
8C 16T @ 1.70 GHz
7172 (100%)
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
5533 (77%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon D-1537 Intel Xeon D-1537
8C 16T @ 2.30 GHz
610 (100%)
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon D-1537 Intel Xeon D-1537
8C 16T @ 1.70 GHz
4211 (100%)
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon D-1537 Intel Xeon D-1537
8C 16T @ 1.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Opteron 3280 AMD Opteron 3280
8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz
506 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Xeon D-1537 AMD Opteron 3280
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