AMD Opteron 8216 HE (F3) socket: Socket F
The AMD Opteron 8216 HE (F3) uses the Socket F socket. It is a 68 W low-power dual-core Santa Rosa server part at 2.4 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core for dense multi-socket racks.
- Socket
- Socket F
- Launched
- August 2006
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 68 W
- Codename
- Santa Rosa
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 2.4 GHz
AMD Opteron 8216 HE (F3) 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 | 68 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 HE (F3) 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 HE (F3) is
The AMD Opteron 8216 HE (F3) is a 2.4 GHz low-power 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 68 W on Socket F.
The 8216 HE F3 brought high clocks to dense Santa Rosa multi-socket racks with registered DDR2 memory on a 1000 MT/s HyperTransport link. It exists because dense servers wanted 2.4 GHz throughput with lower power than the 95 W standard 8216.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8216 HE (F3) fits Socket F multi-socket server boards with a BIOS that lists HE Santa Rosa parts. It suits dense chassis qualified for 68 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 68 W envelope with directed airflow.
Upgrade paths
On Socket F the upgrade is the AMD Opteron 8216 (F2) at 2.4 GHz at 95 W where the chassis allows higher power, or the 8214 HE at 2.2 GHz for a lower cost. Beyond Socket F a move to a newer Opteron platform needs new boards and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Opteron 8216 HE (F3) use?
Socket F, in multi-socket server boards with HE Santa Rosa support.
How many cores does the Opteron 8216 HE (F3) have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.4 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core at 68 W.
What memory works with the Opteron 8216 HE (F3)?
Registered DDR2 through the on-chip controller.
Sources and verification
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