AMD Opteron 8218 HE socket: Socket F
The AMD Opteron 8218 HE uses the Socket F socket. It is a 68 W dual-core Santa Rosa high-efficiency server part at 2.6 GHz with 2x1 MB of L2 cache for multi-socket racks.
- Socket
- Socket F
- Launched
- February 2007
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 68 W
- Codename
- Santa Rosa
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 2.6 GHz
AMD Opteron 8218 HE specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Santa Rosa cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2x1 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 68 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2-667 ECC, two channels |
| HyperTransport | 1000 MHz |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen 1 from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket F (FC-LGA1207) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Opteron 8218 HE needs a motherboard with a Socket F socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| nForce Pro server chipsets | nForce Pro 3600 | 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 F.
Socket F at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,207 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | August 2006 |
| Memory | DDR2-667 ECC, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Opteron 8218 HE is
The AMD Opteron 8218 HE is a high-efficiency 2.6 GHz multi-socket server dual core from February 2007. It runs two K8 cores at 2.6 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 1 MB of L2 per core on a 90 nm process with 227 million transistors. Power is rated at 68 W on Socket F.
Santa Rosa scales the K8 dual core to multi-socket Socket F machines with ECC DDR2-667 memory and 1000 MHz HyperTransport links. The HE suffix marks a high-efficiency bin well under the 95 W standard envelope. Per-model detail mirrors the two-socket 2218 HE, resting on the task list and the shared Santa Rosa family data.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8218 HE fits Socket F multi-socket server boards with DDR2 ECC memory and a BIOS that lists Santa Rosa HE parts. It scales beyond two sockets per the board design. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2-667 ECC in two channels with up to 10.7 GB/s of bandwidth.
HyperTransport links at 1000 MHz tie the CPU to the chipset and other sockets. PCIe Gen 1 slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling uses vendor qualified server heatsinks for the 68 W envelope in dense chassis with directed airflow.
Upgrade paths
On Socket F the upgrade is the AMD Opteron 8220 at 2.8 GHz or the AMD Opteron 8222 at 3.0 GHz within the standard envelope. The AMD Opteron 2218 HE at 2.6 GHz is the two-socket twin. Beyond Socket F a move to Socket Fr2 Barcelona quads needs new boards and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Opteron 8218 HE use?
Socket F, the 1207-land package in multi-socket server boards.
How many cores does the Opteron 8218 HE have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.6 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core.
What does HE mean on the Opteron 8218 HE?
HE marks a high-efficiency bin at 68 W TDP against 95 W on standard parts.
Sources and verification
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