Opteron X3421 vs Ryzen Embedded R1600

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. The Opteron X3421 is positioned at rank #102 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron X3421

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

2514%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

475%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

422%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

326%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#102

Opteron X3421

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Opteron X3421 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen Embedded R1600 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Opteron X3421	Ryzen Embedded R1600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Opteron X3421	Ryzen Embedded R1600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Opteron X3421 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded R1600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Opteron X3421 and Ryzen Embedded R1600

Opteron X3421

The Opteron X3421 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,306 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen Embedded R1600

The Ryzen Embedded R1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,276 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Opteron X3421 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron X3421 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Opteron X3421 versus 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1600 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Opteron X3421 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Opteron X3421 uses the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron X3421 scores 3,306 against the Ryzen Embedded R1600's 3,276 — a 0.9% lead for the Opteron X3421.

Feature	Opteron X3421	Ryzen Embedded R1600
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+10%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Excavator (2017−2018)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	3,306	3,276

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron X3421 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1600 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.