Opteron X3216 vs Pentium 987
Opteron X3216
Pentium 987
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Opteron X3216 is positioned at rank 395 and the Pentium 987 is on rank 1052, so the Opteron X3216 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron X3216
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 987
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron X3216 | Pentium 987 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron X3216 | Pentium 987 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Opteron X3216 and Pentium 987
Opteron X3216
The Opteron X3216 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,498 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium 987
The Pentium 987 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,487 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Opteron X3216 and Pentium 987 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Opteron X3216 versus 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 987 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Opteron X3216 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Opteron X3216 uses the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 987 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron X3216 scores 1,498 against the Pentium 987's 1,487 — a 0.7% lead for the Opteron X3216.
| Feature | Opteron X3216 | Pentium 987 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+100% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Excavator (2017−2018) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,498 | 1,487 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron X3216 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 987 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron X3216 | Pentium 987 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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