AMD Opteron 13KS EE socket: Socket Fr2
The AMD Opteron 13KS EE uses the Socket Fr2 socket. It is a 50 W quad core Suzuka embedded part at 2.0 GHz with 6 MB of L3 cache for efficient embedded servers.
- Socket
- Socket Fr2
- Launched
- April 2009
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 50 W
- Codename
- Suzuka
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 2.0 GHz
AMD Opteron 13KS EE specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Suzuka cores on 45 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 (4 × 512 KB), 6 MB shared L3 |
| Default TDP | 50 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 ECC registered (board dependent) |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket Fr2 (1207 lands) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Opteron 13KS EE needs a motherboard with a Socket Fr2 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket Fr2 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket Fr2 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,207 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | April 2009 |
| Memory | DDR2 ECC registered, board dependent |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Opteron 13KS EE is
The AMD Opteron 13KS EE is a quad core Suzuka embedded processor from April 2009. It runs four K10 cores at 2.0 GHz with no turbo, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Each core carries 512 KB of L2 cache for 2 MB in total, backed by 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Power is rated at 50 W on a 45 nm C2 process and the OE13KSFLP4DGIE part.
The KS suffix with EE marks energy efficient embedded at 50 W, the lowest quad in this batch. Against the 13QS HE it trails on clocks with lower power for fanless leaning chassis.
Memory is DDR2 ECC registered through the embedded board design.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Opteron 13KS EE fits Socket Fr2 with 1207 lands. Embedded boards with Suzuka firmware boot it directly.
The socket table carries no per-codename chipset claim, so the page shows the neutral sentence. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 ECC registered through the board design.
HyperTransport links the CPU to the board chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling uses vendor qualified server heatsinks rated for 50 W.
Upgrade paths
On Socket Fr2 the path stays within embedded Suzuka on the same board. Beyond the embedded platform a move to standard Opteron needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Opteron 13KS EE use?
Socket Fr2, the 1207-land package on embedded boards with Suzuka firmware.
How many cores does the Opteron 13KS EE have?
Four cores and four threads at 2.0 GHz with 512 KB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.
What memory works with the Opteron 13KS EE?
DDR2 ECC registered through the board design.
Sources and verification
- List of AMD Opteron microprocessors (Wikipedia)
- Six-Core Opteron for Embedded Designs (AMD datasheet)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .