Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with Direct Connect Architecture introduce several new features including quad-core upgradeability, AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™), and energy efficient DDR2 memory. In addition, Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are designed to advance AMD’s performance-per-watt capabilities and leverage the proven technologies introduced in 2003 with first-generation AMD Opteron processors.
Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are offered in three series: the 1000 Series (up to 1P/2-core), the 2000 Series (up to 2P/4-core), and the 8000 Series (4P/8-core to 8P/16-core). The 1000 Series is built on AMD’s new Socket AM2. The 2000 Series and 8000 Series are built on AMD’s new Socket F (1207).
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.
AMD Opteron processors feature a Common Core Architecture that is consistent across 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way systems and is also consistent with previous AMD Opteron processors, helping minimize the cost of transition and maximize past investments in software optimization.
| Feature
| Benefit
|
| Direct Connect Architecture |
Helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in front-side bus architectures. High-throughput responsiveness and scalability for your applications to improve overall system efficiency. |
| Up to three coherent HyperTransport™ technology links yield up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor |
High-speed, bi-directional, low latency, point-to-point communication link provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between computing cores, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets. |
| Integrated, on-die memory controller |
Optimizes memory performance and bandwidth per CPU. Memory bandwidth scales with the number of processors. |
| Seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance |
Take advantage of leading-edge multi-core solutions today, and continue to leverage existing investments tomorrow. |
| Upgrade to quad-core in the same thermal envelope (availability in 2007) |
Increase computing capacity without altering datacenter infrastructure. |
Hardware-assisted
AMD Virtualization™ |
Helps streamline virtualization deployment, improves virtualization support and helps guest x86 OSes run unmodified at industry leading execution speeds. |
| Integrated memory controller is virtualization aware |
Enhances virtualization and provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory for improved security and support of virtual users. |
| Energy-efficient DDR2 memory |
Greater memory bandwidth with improved RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability) and cost savings. Introduced at a time when it makes sense for server and workstation customers. |
| AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management |
Aids in platform investment protection in today’s demanding enterprise server environments. Puts less strain on datacenter cooling and ventilation systems. |
| Spans from 1P/2-core up to 8P/16-core across a single architecture |
Allows SMB-to-enterprise users to standardize and streamline IT support requirements and scale as business demands require. |
