Opteron 240 EE vs i3-2308M

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Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2308M and Opteron 240 EE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)SledgeHammer (2003−2005)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)February 2004 (20 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2308M and Opteron 240 EE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz1.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
L3 cache3 MB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm130 nm
Die size149 mm2193 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 (PGA); 100(BGA) °Cno data
Number of transistors624 Million106 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2308M and Opteron 240 EE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketrPGA988B / BGA1023940
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2308M and Opteron 240 EE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2308M and Opteron 240 EE are enumerated here.

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VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2308M and Opteron 240 EE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000 (650 - 1100 MHz)no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 30 Watt

i3-2308M has 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 306.3% more advanced lithography process.

Opteron 240 EE, on the other hand, has 16.7% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i3-2308M and Opteron 240 EE. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Core i3-2308M is a notebook processor while Opteron 240 EE is a server/workstation one.


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