AMD Opteron 6278 processor review

AMD Opteron 6278

Opteron 6278 processor released by AMD; release date: May 2012. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Interlagos microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 16, threads - 16. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.3 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 69°C. Manufacturing process technology - 32 nm. Cache size: L1 - 768 KB, L2 - 16 MB, L3 - 16 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR3.

Supported socket types: G34. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 4. Power consumption (TDP): 115 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
1007
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
13733
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1007
PassMark - CPU mark 13733

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Interlagos
Family AMD Opteron
Launch date May 2012
OPN Tray OS6278WKTGGGU
Place in performance rating 1858
Series AMD Opteron 6200 Series Processor
Vertical segment Server

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.4 GHz
Die size 316 mm
L1 cache 768 KB
L2 cache 16 MB
L3 cache 16 MB
Manufacturing process technology 32 nm
Maximum core temperature 69°C
Maximum frequency 3.3 GHz
Number of cores 16
Number of threads 16
Transistor count 2400 million
Unlocked

Memory

Supported memory frequency 2000 MHz
Supported memory types DDR3

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 4
Sockets supported G34
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 115 Watt

Advanced Technologies

Fused Multiply-Add (FMA)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)