AMD Opteron 2218 HE socket: Socket F
The AMD Opteron 2218 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 efficient 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 2218 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 | 3x16-bit links at 1000 MHz |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen 1 from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket F (FC-LGA1207) |
| Core voltage | 1.25 V |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Opteron 2218 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 2218 HE is
The AMD Opteron 2218 HE is a high-efficiency 2.6 GHz server dual core from February 11, 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 pairs two K8 cores with ECC DDR2-667 memory and three 16-bit HyperTransport links at 1000 MHz for two-socket servers. The HE suffix marks a high-efficiency bin at 1.25 V, part OSP2218GAA6CX in stepping F3 with a locked 13x multiplier. It exists because dense racks wanted dual-core speed inside a 68 W envelope.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2218 HE fits Socket F dual-socket server boards with DDR2 ECC memory and a BIOS that lists Santa Rosa HE parts. Validated pairings include NVIDIA MCP55 Pro and nForce 680a class server boards. 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.
Three 16-bit HyperTransport links at 1000 MHz tie the CPU to the chipset and the second socket. 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 2220 at 2.8 GHz or the AMD Opteron 2222 at 3.0 GHz within the standard envelope. The AMD Opteron 8218 HE at 2.6 GHz is the multi-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 2218 HE use?
Socket F, the 1207-land package in dual-socket server boards.
How many cores does the Opteron 2218 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 2218 HE?
HE marks a high-efficiency bin at 68 W TDP against 95 W on standard parts.
Sources and verification
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