AMD Opteron 6180 SE socket: Socket G34
The AMD Opteron 6180 SE uses the Socket G34 socket. It is a 12 core Magny-Cours part at 140 W and 2.5 GHz for two and four socket servers.
- Socket
- Socket G34
- Launched
- February 2011
- Cores and threads
- 12 and 12
- Default TDP
- 140 W
- Codename
- Magny-Cours
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 2.5 GHz
AMD Opteron 6180 SE specifications
| Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | K10 cores on 45 nm SOI (2 dies) |
| Clocks | 2.5 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 12 MB L3 (2 × 6 MB, plus 6 MB L2) |
| Default TDP | 140 W |
| Manufacturing process | 45 nm SOI |
| Memory support | DDR3 up to 1333 MT/s, four channels, ECC |
| PCI Express | None from the CPU. The chipset provides PCIe |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket G34 (LGA, 1944 contacts) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Opteron 6180 SE needs a motherboard with a Socket G34 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| SR5600 series | SR5690, SR5670, SR5650 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket G34.
Socket G34 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,974 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | March 2010 |
| Memory | DDR3-1600 ECC, four channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Opteron 6180 SE is
AMD Opteron 6180 SE is a 12 core Magny-Cours server part that AMD released in February 2011 for two and four socket servers. It uses the K10 core design on a 45 nm process, running at 2.5 GHz with no turbo. The package carries two six core dies with 512 KB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3 per die, for 6 MB of L2 and 12 MB of L3 in total. Power is 140 W. There are no integrated graphics, so console output depends on the board controller.
The cores have no Hyper-Threading, so threads equal cores at 12. The multi chip module ties the two dies with HyperTransport links, and the quad channel ECC memory controller splits two channels per die. The SE suffix marks top line higher power tuning against standard 115 W parts.
At 140 W the Opteron 6180 SE belongs to the high power group. The clocks suit scale out racks with directed airflow. Boards are vendor qualified designs with ECC RDIMM slots. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket before ordering parts.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Opteron 6180 SE fits Socket G34 in LGA form with 1,944 lands. Socket G34 launched in March 2010 for Magny-Cours, so boards of that era accept it natively. Boards are two and four socket server designs from system vendors, qualified per model.
Power delivery at 140 W suits 1U and 2U chassis with directed airflow and vendor heatsinks. Memory support decides more builds than power: the board must accept ECC RDIMMs. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide notes server sockets use board specific heatsinks.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3 up to 1333 MT/s, four channels (two per die), ECC. ECC RDIMMs are the server choice, since they catch single bit errors in long running guests. Balance DIMMs across channels and sockets for NUMA fairness.
PCI Express comes from the chipset, not from the Opteron die. HyperTransport 3.1 links at 6.4 GT/s tie the dies and sockets together and feed the SR5600 series chipset, while PCIe Gen 2 slots hang off the board.
Cooling uses 1U and 2U server heatsinks with directed airflow. The 140 W envelope sizes the heatsink and fan wall.
Upgrade paths
Within Socket G34 the Opteron 6180 SE sits in the high power Magny-Cours group. A same socket move to Interlagos or Abu Dhabi parts adds cores where the board BIOS lists the target, usually after a BIOS update.
A real upgrade means a new platform. AMD moved servers to EPYC on SP3 and beyond with DDR4 memory and many more cores. That move needs a new board, new memory and often a new chassis. Keep the node for secondary duty or retire it whole.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD Opteron 6180 SE use?
It uses Socket G34. Boards are vendor qualified server designs that must list the exact model.
Does the Opteron 6180 SE have Hyper-Threading or turbo?
Neither. Threads equal cores at 12, at a fixed 2.5 GHz.
What memory does the Opteron 6180 SE use?
DDR3 up to 1333 MT/s, four channels (two per die), ECC.
What does the SE suffix mean?
Top line higher power tuning at 140 W, against standard 115 W parts.
Sources and verification
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