AMD Opteron X2 260 HE socket: Socket 940
The AMD Opteron X2 260 HE uses the Socket 940 socket. It is a 55 W low-power dual-core Italy server part at 1.6 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core for dense racks.
- Socket
- Socket 940
- Launched
- August 2005
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 55 W
- Codename
- Italy
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 1.6 GHz
AMD Opteron X2 260 HE specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Italy cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 (2x1 MB) |
| Default TDP | 55 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | Registered DDR, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket 940 (940-pin OPGA) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Opteron X2 260 HE needs a motherboard with a Socket 940 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket 940 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket 940 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 940 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | 2003 |
| Memory | Registered DDR, through the on-chip controller |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Opteron X2 260 HE is
The AMD Opteron X2 260 HE is a 1.6 GHz low-power dual-core server processor from August 2005. It runs two K8 cores at 1.6 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 1 MB of L2 per core on a 90 nm process. Power is rated at 55 W on Socket 940.
The 260 HE served dense Italy racks with registered DDR memory on a 1000 MT/s HyperTransport link. It exists because dense servers wanted entry dual core throughput with lower power than standard Italy parts.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The X2 260 HE fits Socket 940 dual-processor server boards with a BIOS that lists HE Italy parts. It suits dense chassis qualified for 55 W parts with registered DDR slots. Check the server maker CPU list for the exact board and stepping. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is registered DDR in two channels through the on-chip controller.
HyperTransport at 1000 MT/s links the CPU to the chipset and other sockets. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling uses vendor qualified server heatsinks for the 55 W envelope with directed airflow.
Upgrade paths
On Socket 940 the upgrade is the Opteron X2 265 at 1.8 GHz at 95 W where the chassis allows higher power, or higher HE bins at 55 W. Beyond Socket 940 a move to Socket F needs new boards and DDR2 memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Opteron X2 260 HE use?
Socket 940, in dual-processor server boards with HE Italy support.
How many cores does the Opteron X2 260 HE have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 1.6 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core at 55 W.
What memory works with the Opteron X2 260 HE?
Registered DDR in two channels through the on-chip controller.
Sources and verification
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