AMD Opteron 2350 HE socket: Socket Fr2
The AMD Opteron 2350 HE uses the Socket Fr2 socket. It is a 79 W quad-core Barcelona server part at 2.0 GHz with 4x512 KB of L2 plus 2 MB of shared L3, the high-efficiency dual-socket quad.
- Socket
- Socket Fr2
- Launched
- October 2008
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 79 W
- Codename
- Barcelona
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 2.0 GHz
AMD Opteron 2350 HE specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Barcelona cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 4x512 KB L2 plus 2 MB shared L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 79 W |
| Average CPU power (ACP) | 55 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | Registered DDR2 ECC, two channels per socket |
| HyperTransport | 1.0 GHz |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket F (LGA-1207) |
| Core voltage | 1.25 V |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Opteron 2350 HE 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 2350 HE is
The AMD Opteron 2350 HE is a high-efficiency 2.0 GHz server quad core from October 2008. It runs four K10 cores at 2.0 GHz with no turbo, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 512 KB of L2 per core under a shared 2 MB L3 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 79 W TDP with 55 W ACP.
Barcelona is the native K10 server quad for two-socket Socket F machines, seated here in Fr2 1207-land infrastructure that accepts Socket F packages. The HE suffix marks a high-efficiency bin at 1.25 V, part OS2350PAL4BGH on the B3 stepping, with a 1.0 GHz HyperTransport link and a 10x multiplier. ACP reflects average data-center power against the 79 W thermal ceiling.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2350 HE fits Socket F two-socket server boards seated in Fr2 infrastructure, with a BIOS that lists Barcelona HE parts. Standard Socket F packages seat in Fr2 machines per the platform compatibility note. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is registered DDR2 ECC in two channels per socket through the server board design.
A 1.0 GHz HyperTransport link ties the CPU to the server chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling uses vendor qualified server heatsinks with threaded backplates for the 79 W envelope in dense chassis with directed airflow.
Upgrade paths
On Socket Fr2 the upgrade is the AMD Opteron 2354 at 2.2 GHz or the AMD Opteron 2356 (B3) at 2.3 GHz within the standard-power envelope. The AMD Opteron 8350 HE mirrors this chip for four and eight socket machines. Beyond Fr2 a move to a newer Opteron platform needs new boards and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Opteron 2350 HE use?
Socket Fr2, the 1207-land infrastructure that accepts Socket F server packages.
How many cores does the Opteron 2350 HE have?
Four cores and 4 threads at 2.0 GHz with 512 KB of L2 per core plus 2 MB of shared L3.
What does HE mean on the Opteron 2350 HE?
HE marks a high-efficiency bin at 79 W TDP against 95 W on standard Barcelona parts.
Sources and verification
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