4256 EE vs AMD Opteron X2150 APU: comparison

Comparison of 4256 EE and AMD Opteron X2150 APU: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

4256 EE has more cores (8 vs 4) and more threads (8 vs 4).

At the same time, AMD Opteron X2150 APU has a higher base clock (1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz), a lower TDP (22 W vs 35 W) and a finer process node (28 nm vs 32 nm).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

Parameter4256 EEAMD Opteron X2150 APU
Cores / threads 8 / 8 4 / 4
Max boost clock 2.8 GHz —
L3 cache 8 MB —
TDP 35 W 22 W
Process 32 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics — AMD Radeon HD 8400

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter 4256 EE AMD Opteron X2150 APU
General
Segment Server Server
Product line AMD Opteron 4200 Series Processor AMD Opteron X2100 Series APU
Product family AMD Opteron AMD Opteron
Process 32 nm 28 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 8 4
Threads 8 4
Base clock 1.6 GHz 1.9 GHz
Max boost clock 2.8 GHz —
L1 cache 384 KB —
L2 cache 8 MB 2 MB
L3 cache 8 MB —
TDP 35 W 22 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 DDR3
Max memory speed 1.6 GHz —
Graphics
Integrated graphics — AMD Radeon HD 8400
Has integrated graphics No Yes
Graphics max frequency — 600 MHz
Package and thermal
Sockets supported C32 FT3
TJUNCTION 64 °C —
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies — Catalyst Software, AMD HD3D Technology
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) OS4256HJU8KGU OX2150IAJ44HM

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