AMD Opteron 856 processor review

AMD Opteron 856

Opteron 856 processor released by AMD; release date: April 2006. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Athens microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 1. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 90 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 1024 KB.

Supported socket types: 940. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 8. Power consumption (TDP): 92 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Athens
Launch date April 2006
Place in performance rating not rated
Vertical segment Server

Performance

64 bit support
L1 cache 128 KB
L2 cache 1024 KB
Manufacturing process technology 90 nm
Maximum frequency 3 GHz
Number of cores 1
Transistor count 106 million

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 8
Sockets supported 940
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 92 Watt