AMD Opteron 8360 SE (B3) socket: Socket Fr2
The AMD Opteron 8360 SE (B3) uses the Socket Fr2 socket. It is a 119 W quad-core Barcelona top-bin server part at 2.5 GHz with 4x512 KB of L2 plus 2 MB of shared L3 for multi-socket machines.
- Socket
- Socket Fr2
- Launched
- April 2008
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 119 W
- Codename
- Barcelona
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- AMD Opteron
- Clocks
- 2.5 GHz
AMD Opteron 8360 SE (B3) specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Barcelona cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 2.5 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 4x512 KB L2 plus 2 MB shared L3 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 119 W |
| Average CPU power (ACP) | 105 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | Registered PC2-5300 DDR2 ECC, two channels per socket |
| HyperTransport | 1.0 GHz |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket F (LGA-1207) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Opteron 8360 SE (B3) needs a motherboard with a Socket Fr2 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Socket Fr2 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Socket Fr2 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,207 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | April 2009 |
| Memory | DDR2 ECC registered, board dependent |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Opteron 8360 SE (B3) is
The AMD Opteron 8360 SE (B3) is the fastest multi-socket Barcelona server quad core, a 2.5 GHz top-bin part from April 2008. It runs four K10 cores at 2.5 GHz with no turbo, so 4 cores give 4 threads. Cache is 512 KB of L2 per core under a shared 2 MB L3 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 119 W TDP with 105 W ACP.
Barcelona scales the native K10 server quad to four and eight socket Socket F machines, seated here in Fr2 1207-land infrastructure that accepts Socket F packages. The B3 stepping, part OS8360YAL4BGH, carries the proper fix for the TLB erratum in earlier steppings. The SE suffix marks a top-bin part above the 95 W standard envelope, with a 1.0 GHz HyperTransport link.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 8360 SE (B3) fits Socket F multi-socket server boards seated in Fr2 infrastructure, with robust voltage regulation and a BIOS that lists B3 Barcelona SE parts. Standard Socket F packages seat in Fr2 machines per the platform compatibility note. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is registered PC2-5300 DDR2 ECC in two channels per socket through the server board design.
A 1.0 GHz HyperTransport link ties the CPU to the server chipset and the sockets together. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling must be rated for 119 W on server heatsinks with threaded backplates, since sustained loads hold all four cores at full speed.
Upgrade paths
On Socket Fr2 the 8360 SE (B3) is the multi-socket ceiling, so the moves are the AMD Opteron 8358 SE (B3) at 2.4 GHz for a cheaper fixed-stepping SE, or the AMD Opteron 8356 (B3) at 2.3 GHz and 95 W. The AMD Opteron 8360 SE is the same speed on the older B2 stepping. Beyond Fr2 a move to a newer Opteron platform needs new boards and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Opteron 8360 SE (B3) use?
Socket Fr2, the 1207-land infrastructure that accepts Socket F server packages.
How many cores does the Opteron 8360 SE (B3) have?
Four cores and 4 threads at 2.5 GHz with 512 KB of L2 per core plus 2 MB of shared L3.
What does SE mean on the Opteron 8360 SE (B3)?
SE marks a top bin at 119 W TDP against 95 W on standard Barcelona parts.
Sources and verification
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