AMD Opteron 8224 SE socket: Socket F
The AMD Opteron 8224 SE uses the Socket F socket. It is a 120 W dual-core Santa Rosa top-bin server part at 3.2 GHz with 2x1 MB of L2 cache, the fastest Santa Rosa.
- Socket
- Socket F
- Launched
- August 2007
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 120 W
- Codename
- Santa Rosa
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 3.2 GHz
AMD Opteron 8224 SE specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Santa Rosa cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2x1 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 120 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 8224 SE 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 8224 SE is
The AMD Opteron 8224 SE is the fastest Santa Rosa server part, a top-bin 3.2 GHz multi-socket dual core from August 2007. It runs two K8 cores at 3.2 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 120 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 SE suffix marks a top-bin part above the 95 W standard envelope.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8224 SE fits Socket F multi-socket server boards with DDR2 ECC memory and a BIOS that lists Santa Rosa SE parts. Not every Socket F board feeds 120 W dual cores. 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 must be rated for 120 W on server heatsinks with threaded backplates, since sustained loads hold both cores at full speed.
Upgrade paths
On Socket F the 8224 SE is the multi-socket ceiling, so the moves are the AMD Opteron 8222 SE at 3.0 GHz for a cheaper top bin, or the AMD Opteron 8222 at 3.0 GHz and 95 W. The AMD Opteron 2224 SE at 3.2 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 8224 SE use?
Socket F, the 1207-land package in multi-socket server boards.
How many cores does the Opteron 8224 SE have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 3.2 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core.
What does SE mean on the Opteron 8224 SE?
SE marks a top bin at 120 W TDP against 95 W on standard parts.
Sources and verification
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