AMD Opteron X3418

The AMD Opteron X3418 is a 4-core, 4-thread desktop processor from AMD, built on the 28 nm Excavator architecture and fabricated by GlobalFoundries. It operates at a base clock of 1800.00 MHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz, with a thermal design power of 15 watts. The processor occupies the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, yet its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, indicating that no measured performance records exist for this part.

Benchmark Performance

Benchmark results for the Opteron X3418 are absent from the database. The average benchmark score is 0, which means no application-level or synthetic test scores have been captured. The only positional metric available is the percentile value of 50, placing this chip at the median of every CPU tracked by the database. A 50th percentile placement indicates that the part sits in the middle of the CPU population, but without concrete scores the magnitude of any performance gap cannot be quantified.

The processor's specifications provide a frame for interpreting that median placement. Four cores and four threads mean the part is a pure quad-core design with no simultaneous multithreading; each core handles exactly one thread. The base clock of 1800.00 MHz is low by desktop standards, while the boost clock of 3.20 GHz defines a wide operating range. No benchmark data confirms how the part sustains those frequencies under sustained load.

Since no rival processors are listed in the database, there are no deltaPct values or comparative scores to reference. The 50th percentile is the sole cross-processor reference. A mid-pack position suggests that, in aggregate, the Opteron X3418 is neither a performance outlier nor a laggard; however, the absence of benchmark scores means this placement is based on the database's internal ranking rather than measured workload results. The empty benchmark array further limits analysis: no measured scores exist to rank against any other processor.

Who Should Consider It

The data describes a desktop processor with a 15W TDP, integrated Radeon Rx Series 6CU graphics, and 38.4 GB/s of dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth. These characteristics point toward low-power, compact desktop builds rather than high-end workstations. For office productivity, the 4 threads and 3.20 GHz boost clock provide a baseline that can handle single-threaded document and spreadsheet tasks, though no benchmark score verifies real-world responsiveness.

For gaming, the integrated Radeon Rx Series 6CU graphics unit is the only GPU the data lists; with 6 compute units, it is positioned as an entry-level graphics solution, but the absence of frame-rate or compute scores means its gaming capability cannot be quantified from this record. The 4-core, 4-thread configuration limits modern multi-threaded game engines, which typically scale beyond four threads.

For content creation, the 2 MB shared L2 cache and 4 cores suggest modest multi-threaded throughput. The 160 KB L1 cache is small, and no L3 cache is listed — the data records a null value for L3. That means all cache capacity is confined to the 160 KB L1 and 2 MB shared L2. Workloads that rely on large cached datasets may experience more memory traffic, but no measured scores exist to confirm this.

The 50th percentile placement indicates that the Opteron X3418 sits in the middle of the database's CPU population. A user whose workloads match a low-power quad-core desktop part with integrated graphics and ECC memory support — the ECC field is true — would find this processor aligned with that profile. The end-of-life production status means the part is no longer in active manufacturing, so consideration depends on existing stock or used units.

Platform and Compatibility

The Opteron X3418 uses AMD Socket FP4, a socket designed for low-power platforms, though the market segment is recorded as Desktop. Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, with a peak bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported, which is notable for a desktop part and aligns with the Opteron branding, though the segment is listed as Desktop.

The processor provides PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The "CPU only" qualifier in the data indicates that these 8 lanes are the sole PCIe connectivity supplied by the processor itself; no additional chipset lanes are described. Integrated graphics are present in the form of a Radeon Rx Series 6CU, so a discrete GPU is not strictly required for display output, though the 8 lanes would accommodate a discrete card if installed.

The part is built on a 28 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 3,100 million transistors on a 250 mm² die. The architecture is Excavator, the codename is also Excavator, and the generation is listed as "Opteron (Toronto)". The processor was released on 2017-06-09 and is now marked end-of-life. The multiplier is not unlocked, so overclocking via multiplier adjustment is not supported. The part number is OX3418AAY43KA.

Upgrade path: because the production status is end-of-life and the socket is FP4, the data does not indicate any newer processors on the same socket. The absence of a listed series or subsequent generation in the record means no upgrade path can be inferred. Users planning a platform should treat the FP4 socket as a fixed endpoint rather than a future-proofing option.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the AMD Opteron X3418 use?

A: It uses AMD Socket FP4.

Q: Does the processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed as true in the data.

Q: What is the thermal design power?

A: The TDP is 15 watts.

Q: How much L2 cache does it have?

A: It has 2 MB of shared L2 cache; the L1 cache is 160 KB, and no L3 cache is listed.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked.

Q: What integrated graphics does it include?

A: It includes a Radeon Rx Series 6CU integrated graphics unit.

How It Compares

No rival processors are listed for this part in the database. The nearestRivals entry is empty, meaning there are no rival names, scores, or deltaPct values to cite. The only cross-processor reference available is the percentile value of 50, which places the part at the exact midpoint of all CPUs in the database.

Without rival entries, the comparison must rest on the internal characteristics of the part. The 4-core, 4-thread layout with no SMT, combined with a 15W TDP, positions it in a low-power quad-core class. The integrated Radeon Rx Series 6CU and ECC memory support are distinguishing features, but the database provides no sibling parts to contrast against. The empty benchmark array further limits comparison: no measured scores exist to rank against any other processor. The 50th percentile is therefore the sole quantitative position, and it indicates a median standing among the entire CPU population.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Opteron X3418 has 4 cores and 4 threads, so there is no multithreading per core; each core executes exactly one thread. This configuration means multi-threaded performance is bounded by the four physical cores, and no SMT benefit is available to increase thread-level parallelism beyond 4 threads. The base clock of 1800.00 MHz applies to all cores simultaneously, while the boost clock of 3.20 GHz is the maximum frequency listed — the data does not specify how many cores can sustain boost simultaneously.

Single-thread behavior is driven by the 3.20 GHz boost clock, which is the highest frequency listed for the part. The 160 KB L1 cache and 2 MB shared L2 cache are the only cache levels present; the L3 field is null. A workload that is latency-sensitive and fits within the L2 cache may see better single-thread responsiveness, but no benchmark data confirms this. Multi-thread behavior is constrained by the 4 threads and the shared nature of the L2 cache — all 4 cores access the same 2 MB L2, so cache contention is possible when multiple cores are active.

The 50th percentile placement suggests that, across all CPUs in the database, this part's combined single-thread and multi-thread performance lands in the middle. The absence of a benchmark score means the relative weight of single-thread versus multi-thread cannot be derived from measurements. The wide gap between the 1800.00 MHz base and the 3.20 GHz boost indicates that the processor is designed to scale up under light load and down under heavy all-core load, consistent with a 15W TDP envelope. The data shows no SMT, no L3 cache, and a shared L2, all of which point to a part whose multi-thread ceiling is modest compared to processors with more cores or SMT — though no such rival is listed to make a direct comparison.