AMD Opteron 8218 (F2) socket: Socket F
The AMD Opteron 8218 (F2) uses the Socket F socket. It is a 95 W dual-core Santa Rosa server part at 2.6 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
- 2.6 GHz
AMD Opteron 8218 (F2) specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Santa Rosa cores on 90 nm |
| Clocks | 2.6 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 8218 (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 8218 (F2) is
The AMD Opteron 8218 (F2) is a 2.6 GHz dual-core server processor from August 2006. 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. Power is rated at 95 W on Socket F.
The 8218 F2 served performance eight-socket Santa Rosa machines with registered DDR2 memory on a 1000 MT/s HyperTransport link. It exists as the F2 stepping twin of the 8218 F3 at identical clocks for boards that list F2 parts.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8218 (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 AMD Opteron 8218 (F3) at 2.6 GHz for the F3 stepping, or the AMD Opteron 8216 (F2) at 2.4 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 8218 (F2) use?
Socket F, in multi-socket server boards with F2 Santa Rosa support.
How many cores does the Opteron 8218 (F2) have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.6 GHz with 1 MB of L2 per core.
What memory works with the Opteron 8218 (F2)?
Registered DDR2 through the on-chip controller.
Sources and verification
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