AMD Opteron X3421 review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the AMD Opteron X3421 Processor

The AMD Opteron X3421 processor, built on the Toronto (Excavator) architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q2/2015.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 0 process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 2.10 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 4 / 4 cores, the AMD Opteron X3421 excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of (no data).

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the AMD Opteron X3421, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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Key data

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CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: AMD Opteron X3421   Segment: Desktop / Server
CPU group: AMD Opteron X3000
Family: AMD Opteron   Predecessor: --
Successor: --  

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency: 2.10 GHz   Overclocking: No
Core architecture: normal  
CPU Cores / Threads: 4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Cores: 4x
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): --

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto)
GPU frequency: 0.80 GHz   GPU (Turbo): No turbo
Execution units: 8   Shader: 512
Max. displays: 3   Max. GPU Memory: 2 GB

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

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

Memory & PCIe

The interfaces and standards of RAM that the AMD Opteron X3421 processor supports. The more modern the standard and the larger the memory capacity, the better.

Memory type: DDR4-2400   Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: Yes  
Bandwidth: --
PCIe: 3 x 8
AES-NI: Yes

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: --   TDP up: 35 W
TDP down: 12 W   TDP (PL2): --
TDP (PL1 / PBP): 15 W

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: --   Technology: 28 nm
Architecture: Toronto (Excavator)   Virtualization: AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Socket: FP4   Release date: Q2/2015
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: 2.00 MB
Part Number: OX3421AAY43KA
ISA extensions: SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Release price: --
Documents: --
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