AMD Opteron X3216 vs Intel Core i5-6500T

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AMD Opteron X3216 or AMD Opteron X3216 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Opteron X3216 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Opteron series.
To use the AMD Opteron X3216, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6500T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
AMD Opteron X3000 Group Intel Core i 6000
0 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Opteron X3216 Name Intel Core i5-6500T
AMD Opteron Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Opteron X3216 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron X3216 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-6500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6500T is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
None None 2.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Opteron X3216 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Opteron X3216 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 256 (Toronto), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-6500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6500T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
256 Shaders 192
-- Release date Q3/2015
0 nm Technology 14 nm
0 Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units 24
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
AMD Radeon R7 - 256 (Toronto) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Opteron X3216 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-6500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2015
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
28 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Toronto (Excavator) Architecture Skylake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
OX3216AAY23KA Part Number --
FP4 Socket LGA 1151
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes