Intel Core i7-2657M vs AMD Opteron X3421

The Intel Core i7-2657M operates with 2 cores and 4 CPU threads. It run at 2.70 GHz base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 17 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1023 CPU socket. This version includes 4.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1066DDR3-1333 RAM and features 2.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 100 °C degrees C. In particular, Sandy Bridge H Architecture is enhanced with 32 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT. The product was launched on Q1/2011

The AMD Opteron X3421 operates with 4 cores and 4 CPU threads. It run at 3.40 GHz base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 15 W.The processor is attached to the FP4 CPU socket. This version includes -- of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR4-2400 RAM and features PCIe Gen lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Toronto (Excavator) Architecture is enhanced with 28 nm technology and supports AMD-V, AMD-Vt. The product was launched on Q2/2015