
Opteron 6278
AMD
PassMark
13,733
Performance
Entry
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Opteron 6278 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,733 points. Launch price was $988.
Specifications
General
- Type
- server
- Designer
- AMD
- Launch price
- $988
- Manufacturer
- GlobalFoundries
- Release date
- 1 May 2012 (13 years ago)
- Architecture codename
- Interlagos (2011−2012)
- Performance ranking position
- 1086
Technical
- Cores
- 16
- Threads
- 16
- Die size
- 2x 315 mm2
- L1 cache
- 768 kB
- L2 cache
- 2 MB (per module)
- L3 cache
- 8 MB (total)
- Max frequency
- 3.3 GHz
- 64-bit support
- +
- Base frequency
- 2.4 GHz
- Transistor count
- 2,400 million
- Process technology
- 32 nm
- Compatibilidade com Windows 11
- -
Compatibility
- Socket
- G34
- Power consumption (TDP)
- 115 Watt
- Max processors in config
- 4
Memory
- RAM types
- DDR3
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