AMD Opteron X3421 vs Intel Core i3-10105F

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AMD Opteron X3421 or AMD Opteron X3421 – 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 X3421 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Opteron series.
To use the AMD Opteron X3421, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10105F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10105F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Opteron Family Intel Core i3
0 Generation 10
AMD Opteron X3421 Name Intel Core i3-10105F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Opteron X3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Opteron X3421 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron X3421 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10105F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105F is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Opteron X3421 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Opteron X3421 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-10105F does not have integrated graphics.
0 nm Technology --
0.8 GHz GPU frequency --
8 Execution units --
0 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
512 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
0 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Release date --
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto) GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 65 W watts.
12 W TDP down None
35 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Opteron X3421 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 i3-10105F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
28 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Toronto (Excavator) Architecture Comet Lake S
FP4 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
OX3421AAY43KA Part Number --
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2021
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 107 $