AMD Opteron 8216 (F2) socket: Socket F
The AMD Opteron 8216 (F2) uses the Socket F socket. It is a 95 W dual-core Santa Rosa server part at 2.4 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core for multi-socket racks.
- Socket
- Socket F
- Launched
- August 2006
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 95 W
- Codename
- Santa Rosa
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 2.4 GHz
AMD Opteron 8216 (F2) specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Santa Rosa cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.4 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 (2x1 MB) |
| Default TDP | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 90 nm |
| Memory support | Registered DDR2-667, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket F (1207 lands) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Opteron 8216 (F2) 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 8216 (F2) is
The AMD Opteron 8216 (F2) is a 2.4 GHz dual-core server processor from August 2006. It runs two K8 cores at 2.4 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 95 W on Socket F.
The 8216 F2 served eight-processor Santa Rosa machines with registered DDR2 memory on a 1000 MT/s HyperTransport link. It exists because multi-socket servers wanted 2.4 GHz throughput with the full cache at the standard 95 W.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8216 (F2) fits Socket F multi-socket server boards with a BIOS that lists F2 Santa Rosa parts. It suits eight-socket racks qualified for 95 W parts with registered DDR2 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 DDR2-667 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 95 W envelope with directed airflow.
Upgrade paths
On Socket F the upgrade is the Opteron 8218 at 2.6 GHz with the same cache at 95 W, or the 8216 HE at 2.4 GHz for 68 W operation. Beyond Socket F a move to a newer Opteron platform needs new boards and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Opteron 8216 (F2) use?
Socket F, in multi-socket server boards with F2 Santa Rosa support.
How many cores does the Opteron 8216 (F2) have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.4 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core.
What memory works with the Opteron 8216 (F2)?
Registered DDR2 through the on-chip controller.
Sources and verification
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