The Intel-AMD processor race revs up

Intel’s new emphasis on low power suits me to a T. The company’s present take on low power is backed with some specious marketing that pretends the CPU is the only system component that draws current. Even so, Intel earns my nod for moving its Core microarchitecture, the son of a son of a Pentium III, to the top shelf. Core and the rest of Intel’s road map are not, however, secret weapons that will slice AMD to little bits. AMD is not standing still.

There will always be a need for mainstream CPUs that meet the challenge of “damn the kilowatts, full speed ahead!” AMD’s Opteron, Athlon FX, Turion, and Athlon X2 CPUs own the high-performance mantle; Intel will not recover it, and it knows that. Intel is playing on the fact that the coming round of high-performance server and desktop AMD64 processors, due midyear and dubbed Revision F, look like monsters compared with Intel’s tiny Core. AMD64 Revision F uses a bigger die and therefore a bigger socket. Rev F CPUs will consume more power.

Increases in heat and size are unavoidable, given that AMD chose to put a lot more iron inside the chip. But AMD will put more innovation inside as well, innovation that serves customers now and signals where AMD is likely to go when it shifts to a 65-nanometer manufacturing process in 2007.

To refresh your memory, today’s dual-core Opteron is an x86-compatible server CPU that comprises a pair of totally independent cores, each of which is identical to a discrete Opteron processor. Each Opteron core has its own Level 2 cache, an approach that differs from Intel’s shared cache. But Intel’s vaunted shared core advantages are offset by Opteron’s Direct Connect architecture that runs dedicated HyperTransport bus links among all cores in a multiprocessor, multicore server, not just across cores within a single physical CPU. Opteron also incorporates on-chip memory and I/O controllers, the architectural features that leave Intel in the dust on performance no matter how fast Intel cranks its FSB (front-side bus) -- the link between CPUs and peripherals -- and memory hub. Opteron has neither an FSB nor a memory hub. These are not only factors in performance but also in total system power consumption -- the basis of an honest performance-per-watt analysis -- because Opteron systems are simpler in design and require fewer components than Intel’s.

AMD is blending a couple of new ingredients into Revision F. The first is an upgrade to Opteron’s on-chip memory controllers that makes the CPUs compatible with DDR2 memory. That boost will have more impact on Opteron performance than Intel’s embrace of DDR2 had on its x86 designs, simply because there’s no glue circuitry between Opteron CPUs and memory. Intel can implement whatever flavor of memory-to-CPU glue it likes, but as long as it’s off-chip, much of the performance gain is lost to collisions among CPUs and with I/O traffic. In an Opteron server, there is one dedicated memory controller for each physical CPU.

AMD64 Revision F will also ring in hardware virtualization, formerly known as Pacifica but now bearing the more descriptive and virile moniker Secure Virtual Machine.

Next week, I’ll lay out the details of SVM and discuss what Revision F and AMD’s coming shift to a 65-nanometer process portend for the x86 race and for IT.

AMD & Intel Processor Lineups

It never fails. Just after you upgrade your CPU, Intel or AMD announces a new processor, pushing technology to new limits — at least its next processor. To make things even more muddled, AMD and Intel each offers multiple families of processors ranging from those designed for value-oriented family PCs to powerhouse CPUs designed to run most tasking 3D games smoothly. Added into the mix are a host of additional featuresis as well as a new selection of dual-core processors designed for 32-bit or 64-bit computing. If you find yourself looking through computer store flyers and wondering exactly what an "Athlon 64 X2" is or what the difference between a Pentium 4 and a Pentium D is, then this is a good place to start. We provide an overview of some of the newer and more common families of processors from Intel and AMD. To make understanding processor technology a little easier, you can use our "Key Terms" list to decipher some of the technical processor lingo, view reviews and specifications for each type of processor, and, of course, check out the links page to follow-up for more information.

Key Terms To Understanding Processors microprocessor A silicon chip that contains a CPU. In the world of personal computers, the terms microprocessor and CPU are used interchangeably. At the heart of all personal computers and most workstations sits a microprocessor. clock speed Also called clock rate, the speed at which a microprocessor executes instructions. dual-core Dual-core refers to a CPU that includes two complete execution cores per physical processor.

AMD Sempron
The AMD Sempron processor is designed to meet the needs of home and business PC users. AMD Sempron processors are 32-bit and offer capabilities that include HyperTransport technology, up to 512K total high-performance cache, advanced 333Mhz frontside bus and an integrated DDR memory controller.

AMD Sempron Web page	AMD provides product briefs, benchmarks, technical documentation and more for their Sempron processors.
Sempron 3400+ Processor Review	Review by SharkyExtreme - "The main part of the Sempron market appeal is related to its low price and high value, and even though the Sempron 3400+ is the top performer in the AMD entry-level line, relative pricing actually took a slight dip."
The Duron Successor	From Tom's hardware Guide - AMD's AthlonXP + The Athlon64 = Sempron

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
The AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor contains two processing cores, residing on one chip, which increases efficiency and speed while running multiple programs and multi-threaded software. It enables a seamless transition from 32-bit to 64-bit applications. Both 32- and 64-bit applications can run virtually simultaneously and transparently on the same platform.

AMD Athlon 64 Web page	Includes links to information on Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 x2 Dual-core, 64 Processor for Desktops, and Mobile Athlon 64
Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Processor Review	Review by SharkyExtreme - "The Athlon 64 X2 processors are the first true dual core processors for the desktop, and compared to the Intel Pentium D/Pentium EE design, offer a more streamlined and forward-thinking architecture."

AMD Athlon 64
AMD64 provides full support for x86 code base for 32-bit computing and is ready for 64-bit applications. AMD64 technology doubles the number of processor registers and increases the system memory addressability.

AMD Athlon 64 Web page	Includes links to information on Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 x2 Dual-core, 64 Processor for Desktops, and Mobile Athlon 64
AMD Athlon 64 4000+ Review	The guru of 3D offers this Athlon 64 4000+ Review

AMD Opteron
The AMD Opteron processor offers simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing, using AMD's Direct Connect Architecture. It's designed to run existing 32-bit applications and offer simplified migration path to 64-bit computing. The AMD Opteron processor is available in 1 to 8-way servers and 1 to 4-way workstation solutions.

AMD Opteron Web page	Includes links to information on the AMD Opteron.
An Introduction to the AMD Opteron	HardwareExtreme provides this Introduction to the AMD Opteron.

Intel Celeron D
The Intel Celeron D is a value-priced processor. The Celeron D processors include a larger integrated L2 cache and faster processor system bus when compared to Celeron processors. Celeron processors are available at speeds ranging from 1 GHz to 2.80 GHz. Celeron D processors offer a 533 MHz multi-transaction processor system bus with 256-KB Level 2 cache. Intel added Extended Memory 64 Technology to its value oriented Celeron D line.

Celeron D Processor Brief	Intel's Celeron D Product Brief Web page.
Intel Celeron D: New, Improved & Exceeds Expectations	AnandTech provides an introduction to Intel's Celeron D processors.
Value Overclocking Guide	This SharkyExtreme overclocking guide compares the Celeron D to the Sempron 3100+.

Intel Pentium 4
The Intel Pentium 4 processor family supporting Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) is best-suited to desktop PCs and entry-level workstations. The Pentium 4 processor is designed to deliver performance across applications and uses where end-users can appreciate and experience the performance. These applications include Internet audio and streaming video, image processing, video content creation, games, multimedia and multitasking user environments.

Pentium 4 Extreme Edition
The Intel Pentium 4 processor Extreme Edition supporting HT Technology features 3.46 GHz with 2 MB of L3 cache and 3.73 GHz with 2 M of L2 cache to offer high levels of performance targeted specifically for high-end gamers and computing power users. It provides flexibility for future applications that support both 32-bit and 64-bit computing with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology and is a dual-core processor (two physical cores in one processor support better system responsiveness and multi-tasking).

Pentium 4 6x Series
The Intel Pentium 4 6x series offers 2MB L2 Cache and clock speeds of 3 to 3.80 GHz. Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology is available on the 600x processors. This provides flexibility for future applications that support both 32-bit and 64-bit computing.

Pentium 4 5x Series
The Intel Pentium 4 5x series offers 1MB L2 Cache and clock speeds of 2.80 to 3.80 GHz. Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology is available on the 600x processors is available only on some of the 5x models (571, 561, 551, 541, 531, and 521).

Intel Pentium 4 Specifications	The Intel Pentium 4 Web site with specifications, briefs, Technology Overview & More.
Pentium 4 Technology Explained	SharkyExtreme's Hardware Guide explains the technology behind the Intel Pentium 4

Intel Pentium D
Intel Pentium D processors are designed to provide users with more power while running multiple applications (for example, editing videos while downloading files). Pemtium D processors offer 2x1MB L2 cache, clock speeds ranging from 2.80 GHz to 3.20 GHz and an 800 MHz frontside bus. These processors are dual-core and offer Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology as well.

Intel Pentium D Processors	Intel's Pentium D Web page offers specifications, briefs, Technology Overview & More.
Pentium 4 670 & Pentium D 820 Processors	SharkyExtreme takes a look at the Pentium 4 670 & Pentium D 820 in this review.

Intel Pentium 3 (Pentium III)
Intel builds on the technology it developed with the Pentium II microprocessors. The Pentium III processor comes with a Synchronized Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), allowing for an extremely fast transfer of data between the microprocessor and the memory. Pentium III's offer enhanced multimedia and 3D performance with 100 MHz front-side bus speed, a muti-transaction system bus, and MMX support.

Processors Toolkit

This evaluation of current desktop processors utilises over 60 benchmark tests including office and multimedia software, 3D games, Internet applications, video rendering and compression. We have used benchmarks that are relevant to a range of market sectors in order to get a balanced view of CPU performance. However, in an ideal world, you should also run your own mission-critical applications on any processor that you're considering.

Of course, performance is only one aspect of a processor purchase decision. For example, the Athlon 64's support for the NX (No Execute) feature safeguards it from certain virus attacks, and could be reason enough to choose an AMD processor. And if you're after a quiet PC, then AMD's chips have clear advantages over Intel's latest 'Prescott' Pentium 4. The power consumption of the Athlon 64 is lower than that of the Pentium 4 thanks to AMD's use of Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) technology. The Athlon's 64's 64-bit capability is also a potential advantage, although this feature remains largely unused because of the missing operating system support -- 64-bit Windows XP has now been delayed until 2005.

Power consumption
System	Idle	Max
Athlon 64 3800+ (Nforce 3)	91W	172W
Athlon 64 3800+ (KT800 Pro)	82W	162W
Pentium 4 560 (925X)	155W	258W

Opteron 200-series "SledgeHammer" (CG, 130nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models with OPN ending in AI support up to Registered PC2700 DDR SDRAM
• All other models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 840	1400 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	7x	1.55V	84.7W	Socket 940		OSA840CCO5AI (B3)
Opteron 840	1400 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	7x	1.50V	82.1W	Socket 940		OSA840CEP5AM (C0) OSA840CEP5AV (CG)
Opteron 842	1600 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	8x	1.55V	84.7W	Socket 940		OSA842CCO5AI (B3)
Opteron 842	1600 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	8x	1.50V	82.1W	Socket 940		OSA842CEP5AM (C0) OSA842CEP5AV (CG)
Opteron 844	1800 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	9x	1.55V	84.7W	Socket 940		OSB844CCO5AI (B3)
Opteron 844	1800 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	9x	1.50V	82.1W	Socket 940		OSA844CEP5AM (C0) OSA844CEP5AV (CG)
Opteron 846	2000 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	10x	1.50V	89W	Socket 940		OSA846CEP5AM (C0) OSA846CEP5AV (CG)
Opteron 848	2200 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	11x	1.50V	89W	Socket 940		OSA848CEP5AM (C0) OSA848CEP5AV (CG)
Opteron 850	2400 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	12x	1.50V	89W	Socket 940		OSA850CEP5AV (CG)

Opteron 800-series "SledgeHammer" (CG, 130 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 846HE	2000 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	10x	1.30V	55W	Socket 940		OSK846CMP5AV

Opteron 800-series "SledgeHammer" (CG, 130 nm, energy-efficient)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 840EE	1400 MHz	1024 KiB	800 MHz	7x	1.15V	30W	Socket 940		OSB840CSP5AV

Opteron 100-series "Venus" (E4 & E6, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Unbuffered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models only support single-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 144	1800 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.35/1.4V	67W	Socket 939	August 2, 2005	OSA144DAA5BN (E4) OSA144DAA5CF (E6)
Opteron 146	2000 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.35/1.4V	67W	Socket 939	August 2, 2005	OSA146DAA5BN (E4) OSA146DAA5CF (E6)
Opteron 148	2200 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 939	August 2, 2005	OSA148DAA5BN (E4) OSA148DAA5CF (E6)
Opteron 150	2400 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 939	August 2, 2005	OSA150DAA5BN (E4) OSA150DAA5CF (E6)
Opteron 152	2600 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.35/1.4V	104W	Socket 939	August 2, 2005	OSA152DAA5BN (E4) OSA152DAA5CF (E6)
Opteron 154	2800 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.35/1.4V	104W	Socket 939	?	OSA154DAA5BN
Opteron 156	3000 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.35/1.4V	104	Socket 939	?	OSA156DAA5BN

Opteron 100-series "Venus" (E4, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Unbuffered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models only support single-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 148HE	2200 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.4V	55W	Socket 939	?	OSK148FAA5BK

Opteron 200-series "Troy" (E4, 90 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to two-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 242	1600 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	8x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA242FAA5BL
Opteron 244	1800 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA244FAA5BL
Opteron 246	2000 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA246FAA5BL
Opteron 248	2200 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA248FAA5BL
Opteron 250	2400 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA250FAA5BL
Opteron 252	2600 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.35/1.4V	92.6W	Socket 940		OSA252FAA5BL
Opteron 254	2800 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.35/1.4V	92.6W	Socket 940		OSA254FAA5BL
Opteron 256	3000 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.35/1.4V	92.6W	Socket 940		OSA256FAA5BL

Opteron 200-series "Troy" (E4, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to two-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 246HE	2000 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.35/1.4V	55W	Socket 940		OSK246FAA5BL
Opteron 248HE	2200 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.4V	55W	Socket 940		OSK248FAA5BL
Opteron 250HE	2400 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.35/1.4V	55W	Socket 940		OSK250FAA5BL

Opteron 800-series "Athens" (E4, 90 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 842	1600 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	8x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA842FAA5BM
Opteron 844	1800 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA844FAA5BM
Opteron 846	2000 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA846FAA5BM
Opteron 848	2200 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA848FAA5BM
Opteron 850	2400 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.35/1.4V	85.3W	Socket 940		OSA850FAA5BM
Opteron 852	2600 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.35/1.4V	92.6W	Socket 940		OSA852FAA5BM
Opteron 854	2800 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.35/1.4V	92.6W	Socket 940		OSA854FAA5BM
Opteron 856	3000 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.35/1.4V	92.6W	Socket 940		OSA856FAA5BM

Opteron 800-series "Athens" (E4, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 846HE	2000 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.35/1.4V	55W	Socket 940		OSK846FAA5BM
Opteron 848HE	2200 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.4V	55W	Socket 940		OSK848FAA5BM
Opteron 850HE	2400 MHz	1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.35/1.4V	55W	Socket 940		OSK850FAA5BM

Dual-core Server processors

Opteron 100-series "Denmark" (E6, 90 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Unbuffered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models only support single-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 165	1800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.35/1.3V	110W	Socket 939		OSA165DAA6CD
Opteron 170	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.35/1.3V	110W	Socket 939		OSA170DAA6CD
Opteron 175	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.3V	110W	Socket 939		OSA175DAA6CD
Opteron 180	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.35/1.3V	110W	Socket 939		OSA180DAA6CD
Opteron 185	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.35/1.3V	110W	Socket 939		OSA185DAA6CD

Opteron 200-series "Italy" (E6, 90 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to two-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 265	1800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA265FAA6CB
Opteron 270	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA270FAA6CB
Opteron 275	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA275FAA6CB
Opteron 280	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA280FAA6CB
Opteron 285	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA285FAA6CB
Opteron 290	2800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA290FAA6CB

Opteron 200-series "Italy" (E6, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to two-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 260HE	1600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	8x	1.15V/1.20 V	55 W	Socket 940		OSK260FAA6CB
Opteron 265HE	1800 MHz	2 x 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.15V/1.20 V	55 W	Socket 940		OSK265FAA6CB
Opteron 270HE	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.15V/1.20 V	55 W	Socket 940		OSK270FAA6CB
Opteron 275HE	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.15V/1.20 V	55 W	Socket 940		OSK275FAA6CB

Opteron 800-series "Egypt" (E1 & E6, 90 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 865	1800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA865FKM6BS (E1) OSA865FAA6CC (E6)
Opteron 870	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA870FKM6BS (E1) OSA870FAA6CC (E6)
Opteron 875	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA875FKA6BS (E1) OSA875FKM6BS (E1) OSA875FAA6CC (E6)
Opteron 880	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA880FAA6CC (E6)
Opteron 885	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA885FAA6CC (E6)
Opteron 890	2800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.35/1.3 V	95 W	Socket 940		OSA890FAA6CC (E6)

Opteron 800-series "Egypt" (E6, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)
• All models support up to Registered PC3200 DDR SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 860HE	1600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	8x	1.15V/1.20 V	55 W	Socket 940		OSK860FAA6CC
Opteron 865HE	1800 MHz	2 x 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.15V/1.20 V	55 W	Socket 940		OSK865FAA6CC
Opteron 870HE	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.15V/1.20 V	55 W	Socket 940		OSK870FAA6CC
Opteron 875HE	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.15V/1.20 V	55 W	Socket 940		OSK875FAA6CC

Opteron 1000-series "Santa Ana" (F2 & F3, 90 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to Unbuffered PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models only support single-processor configurations

Model Number	Stepping	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 1210	F2, F3	1800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.3 V/1.35 V	103 W	Socket AM2	August 15, 2006	OSA1210IAA6CS (F2) OSA1210IAA6CZ (F3)
Opteron 1212	F2, F3	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.3 V/1.35 V	103 W	Socket AM2	August 15, 2006	OSA1212IAA6CS OSA1212IAA6CZ (F3)
Opteron 1214	F2, F3	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.3 V/1.35 V	103 W	Socket AM2	August 15, 2006	OSA1214IAA6CS (F2) OSA1214IAA6CZ (F3)
Opteron 1216	F2, F3	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.3 V/1.35 V	103 W	Socket AM2	August 15, 2006	OSA1216IAA6CS (F2) OSA1216IAA6CZ (F3)
Opteron 1218	F2, F3	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.3 V/1.35 V	103 W	Socket AM2	August 15, 2006	OSA1218IAA6CS OSA1218IAA6CZ (F3)
Opteron 1220	F3	2800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.3 V/1.35 V	103 W	Socket AM2	February 2007	OSA1220IAA6CZ (F3)
Opteron 1222	F3	3000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.3 V/1.35 V	103 W	Socket AM2	August 5, 2007	OSA1222IAA6CZ (F3)
Opteron 1220SE	F3	2800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.35 V/1.40 V	125 W	Socket AM2	August 15, 2006	OSX1220IAA6CS (F2) OSX1220IAA6CZ (F3)
Opteron 1222SE	F3	3000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.35 V/1.40 V	125 W	Socket AM2	April 23, 2007	OSX1222IAA6CZ (F3)

Opteron 1000-series "Santa Ana" (F3, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to Unbuffered PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models only support single-processor configurations

Model Number	Stepping	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 1210HE	F3	1800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.2 V/1.25 V	65 W	Socket AM2	February 2007	OSO1210IAA6CZ
Opteron 1212HE	F3	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.2 V/1.25 V	65 W	Socket AM2	February 2007	OSO1212IAA6CZ
Opteron 1214HE	F3	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.2 V/1.25 V	65 W	Socket AM2	February 2007	OSO1214IAA6CZ
Opteron 1216HE	F3	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.2 V/1.25 V	65 W	Socket AM2	February 2007	OSO1216IAA6CZ
Opteron 1218HE	F3	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.2 V/1.25 V	65 W	Socket AM2	February 2007	OSO1218IAA6CZ

Opteron 2000-series "Santa Rosa" (F2 & F3, 90 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to Registered PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models support up to two-processor configurations

Model Number	Stepping	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 2210	F2, F3	1800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA2210GAA6CQ (F2) OSA2210GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2212	F2, F3	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA2212GAA6CQ (F2) OSA2212GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2214	F2, F3	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA2214GAA6CQ (F2) OSA2214GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2216	F2, F3	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA2216GAA6CQ (F2) OSA2216GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2218	F2, F3	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA2218GAA6CQ (F2) OSA2218GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2220	F3	2800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	February 2007	OSA2220GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2222	F3	3000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 5, 2007	OSA2222GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2220SE	F2, F3	2800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.325 V/1.375 V	119 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSY2220GAA6CQ (F2) OSY2220GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2222SE	F3	3000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.325 V/1.375 V	119 W	Socket F	April 23, 2007	OSY2222GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2224SE	F3	3200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	16x	1.325 V/1.375 V	119 W	Socket F	August 5, 2007	OSY2224GAA6CX (F3)

Opteron 2000-series "Santa Rosa" (F2 & F3, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to Registered PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models support up to two-processor configurations

Model Number	Stepping	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 2210HE	F2, F3	1800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	9x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSP2210GAA6CQ (F2) OSP2210GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2212HE	F2, F3	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSP2212GAA6CQ (F2) OSP2212GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2214HE	F2, F3	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSP2214GAA6CQ (F2) OSP2214GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2216HE	F2, F3	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSP2216GAA6CQ (F2) OSP2216GAA6CX (F3)
Opteron 2218HE	F3	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	February 2007	OSP2218GAA6CX (F3)

Opteron 8000-series "Santa Rosa" (F2 & F3, 90 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to Registered PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Stepping	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 8212	F2, F3	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA8212GAA6CR (F2) OSA8212GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8214	F2, F3	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA8214GAA6CR (F2) OSA8214GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8216	F2, F3	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA8216GAA6CR (F2) OSA8216GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8218	F2, F3	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSA8218GAA6CR (F2) OSA8218GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8220	F3	2800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	February 2007	OSA8220GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8222	F3	3000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.30 V/1.35 V	95 W	Socket F	August 5, 2007	OSA8222GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8220SE	F2, F3	2800 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	14x	1.325 V/1.375 V	120 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSY8220GAA6CR (F2) OSY8220GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8222SE	F3	3000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	15x	1.325 V/1.375 V	120 W	Socket F	April 23, 2007	OSY8222GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8224SE	F3	3200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	16x	1.325 V/1.375 V	120 W	Socket F	August 5, 2007	OSY8224GAA6CY (F3)

Opteron 8000-series "Santa Rosa" (F2 & F3, 90 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to Registered PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models support up to eight-processor configurations

Model Number	Stepping	Frequency	L2-Cache	HT	Mult	Voltage	TDP	Socket	Release Date	Part Number(s)
Opteron 8212HE	F2, F3	2000 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	10x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSP8212GAA6CR (F2) OSP8212GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8214HE	F2, F3	2200 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	11x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSP8214GAA6CR (F2) OSP8214GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8216HE	F2, F3	2400 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	12x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	August 15, 2006	OSP8216GAA6CR (F2) OSP8216GAA6CY (F3)
Opteron 8218HE	F3	2600 MHz	2 × 1024 KiB	1000 MHz	13x	1.20 V/1.25 V	68 W	Socket F	February 2007	OSP8218GAA6CY (F3)

Quad-core Server processors

Opteron 1300-series "Budapest" (B3, 65 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to unregistered PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models support single-processor configurations

Model Number

Stepping

Frequency

L2-Cache

L3-Cache

HT

Mult

Voltage

ACP

TDP

Socket

Release Date

Part Number(s)

Opteron 1352

B3

2100 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1800 MHz

10.5x

?

75 W

95 W

Socket AM2+

April 2008

OS1356WBJ4BGH

Opteron 1354

B3

2200 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1800 MHz

11x

?

75 W

95 W

Socket AM2+

April 2008

OS1354WBJ4BGH

Opteron 1356

B3

2300 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

2000 MHz

11.5x

?

75 W

95 W

Socket AM2+

April 2008

OS1356WBJ4BGH

Opteron 2300-series "Barcelona" (BA & B3, 65 nm)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to Registered PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models support up to two-processor configurations

Model Number

Stepping

Frequency

L2-Cache

L3-Cache

HT

Mult

Voltage

ACP

TDP

Socket

Release Date

Part Number(s)

Opteron 2347

BA

1900 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

9.5x

1.2 V

75 W

95 W

Socket F

September 10, 2007

OS2347WAL4BGE

Opteron 2350

BA

2000 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

10x

1.2 V

75 W

95 W

Socket F

September 10, 2007

OS2350WAL4BGE

B3

2000 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

10x

?

75 W

95 W

Socket F

April 9, 2008

OS2350WAL4BGE

Opteron 2352

B3

2100 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

10.5x

?

75 W

95 W

Socket F

April 9, 2008

OS2352WAL4BGH

Opteron 2354

B3

2200 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

11x

?

75 W

95 W

Socket F

April 9, 2008

OS2354WAL4BGH

Opteron 2356

B3

2300 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

11.5x

?

75 W

95 W

Socket F

April 9, 2008

OS2356WAL4BGH

Opteron 2358 SE

B3

2400 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000

12x

?

105 W

119 W

Socket F

April 2008

OS2358YAL4BGH

Opteron 2360 SE

B3

2500 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000

12.5x

?

105 W

119 W

Socket F

April 2008

OS2360YAL4BGH

Opteron 2300-series "Barcelona" (BA, 65 nm, high-efficiency)

• All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation), AMD Virtualization
• All models support up to Registered PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
• All models support up to two-processor configurations

Model Number

Stepping

Frequency

L2-Cache

L3-Cache

HT

Mult

Voltage

ACP

TDP

Socket

Release Date

Part Number(s)

Opteron 2344 HE

BA

1700 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

8.5x

1.15 V

55 W

68 W

Socket F

September 10, 2007

OS2344PAL4BGE

Opteron 2346 HE

BA

1800 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

9x

1.15 V

55 W

68 W

Socket F

September 10, 2007

OS2346PAL4BGE

Opteron 2347 HE

BA

1900 MHz

4 × 512 KiB

2048 KiB

1000 MHz

9.5x

1.15 V

55 W

68 W

Socket F

September 10, 2007

OS2347PAL4BGE