AMD Opteron 1218 CPU, 2.6GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, F2 Stepping, AM2, Boxed

Product Brief: Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processor with DDR2 and AMD Virtualization™
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with Direct Connect Architecture introduce several new features including quad-core upgradeability, AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™), and energy efficient DDR2 memory. In addition, Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are designed to advance AMD’s performance-per-watt capabilities and leverage the proven technologies introduced in 2003 with first-generation AMD Opteron processors.
Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are offered in three series: the 1000 Series (up to 1P/2-core), the 2000 Series (up to 2P/4-core), and the 8000 Series (4P/8-core to 8P/16-core). The 1000 Series is built on AMD’s new Socket AM2. The 2000 Series and 8000 Series are built on AMD’s new Socket F (1207).
The AMD Opteron processor integrates key system elements:
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processor Benefits
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.
AMD Opteron processors feature a Common Core Architecture that is consistent across 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way systems and is also consistent with previous AMD Opteron processors, helping minimize the cost of transition and maximize past investments in software optimization.
AMD64 technology
* Runs existing installed base of 32-bit applications and operating systems at peak performance, while providing a 64-bit capable migration path
* Designed to enable 64-bit computing while remaining compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure
* Enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit environments
Direct Connect Architecture
* AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus architectures
* Direct Connect Architecture connects the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O directly to the CPU and communicates at CPU speed
* HyperTransport™ technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets, with up to three coherent HyperTransport technology links providing up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor
* Integrated Memory Controller on-die DDR2 DRAM memory controller offers available memory bandwidth up to 10.7 GB/s (with DDR2-667) per processor
Quad-core upgradeability
* AMD Opteron processors with DDR2 memory are designed to offer a seamless upgrade path from dual-core to quad-core when they are available in 2007 in the same thermal envelope to help leverage existing investments
* Maintain the same platform at the same power efficiency
AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™)
* Hardware assisted AMD Virtualization™ and Direct Connect Architecture provide a balanced approach to help improve virtualization performance, enabling more virtual machines to run per server
* AMD-V™ reduces overhead by selectively intercepting instructions destined for guest environments
* Direct Connect Architecture helps guests run at near native speed
* Virtualization-aware integrated memory controller provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory
Enhanced performance-per watt
* Energy-efficient DDR2 memory uses up to 30% less power than DDR1 and up to 58% less power than FBDIMM
* AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management can deliver performance on demand while minimizing power consumption
* Consistent standard power roadmap with low-power options
* DDR2 platforms can upgrade to quad-core AMD Opteron™ processors in 2007 within existing thermal bands for significantly better performance-per-watt

Feature
Direct Connect Architecture Helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in front-side bus architectures. High-throughput responsiveness and scalability for your applications to improve overall system efficiency.
Up to three coherent HyperTransport™ technology links yield up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor High-speed, bi-directional, low latency, point-to-point communication link provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between computing cores, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets.
Integrated, on-die memory controller Optimizes memory performance and bandwidth per CPU. Memory bandwidth scales with the number of processors.
Seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance Take advantage of leading-edge multi-core solutions today, and continue to leverage existing investments tomorrow.
Upgrade to quad-core in the same thermal envelope (availability in 2007) Increase computing capacity without altering datacenter infrastructure.
Hardware-assisted
AMD Virtualization™ Helps streamline virtualization deployment, improves virtualization support and helps guest x86 OSes run unmodified at industry leading execution speeds.
Integrated memory controller is virtualization aware Enhances virtualization and provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory for improved security and support of virtual users.
Energy-efficient DDR2 memory Greater memory bandwidth with improved RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability) and cost savings. Introduced at a time when it makes sense for server and workstation customers.
AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management Aids in platform investment protection in today’s demanding enterprise server environments. Puts less strain on datacenter cooling and ventilation systems.
Spans from 1P/2-core up to 8P/16-core across a single architecture Allows SMB-to-enterprise users to standardize and streamline IT support requirements and scale as business demands require.

Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processor Key Architectural Features
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors add important new features like quad-core upgradeability, AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™), and energy-efficient DDR2 memory to the proven technologies introduced in 2003 with first-generation AMD Opteron processors.
AMD64 technology
* Runs existing installed base of 32-bit applications and operating systems at peak performance, while providing a 64-bit capable migration path
* Designed to enable 64-bit computing while remaining compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure
* Enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit environments
Direct Connect Architecture
* AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus architectures
* Direct Connect Architecture connects the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O directly to the CPU and communicates at CPU speed
* HyperTransport™ technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets, with up to three coherent HyperTransport technology links providing up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor
* Integrated Memory Controller - Integrated on-die DDR2 DRAM memory controller offers available memory bandwidth up to 10.7 GB/s (with DDR2-667) per processor
Quad-Core Upgradeability
* AMD Opteron™ processors with DDR2 memory are designed to offer a seamless upgrade path from dual-core to quad-core when they are available in 2007 in the same thermal envelope to help leverage existing investments
* Offers a significant performance improvement while maintaining the same platform at the same power efficiency
AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™)
* Hardware assisted AMD Virtualization™ and Direct Connect Architecture provide a balanced approach to help improve virtualization performance, enabling more virtual machines to run per server
* AMD-V™ reduces overhead by selectively intercepting instructions destined for guest environments
* Direct Connect Architecture helps guests run at near native speed
* Virtualization-aware integrated memory controller provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory
Enhanced Performance-per-Watt
* Energy-efficient DDR2 memory uses up to 30% less power than DDR1 and up to 58% less power than FBDIMM
* AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management can deliver performance on demand while minimizing power consumption
* Consistent standard power roadmap with low-power options
* DDR2 platforms can upgrade to Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processors when they are available in 2007 within existing thermal bands for significantly better performance-per-watt