Processor 300 vs Opteron X2 185

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Primary details

Comparing Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated1319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiencyno data9.28
Architecture codenameDenmark (2005−2006)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date6 March 2006 (18 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$435$82

Detailed specifications

Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nm10 nm
Die size199 mm2163 mm2
Number of transistors233 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration21
Socket9391700
Power consumption (TDP)110 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Pros & cons summary


Recency 6 March 2006 8 January 2024
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 90 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 110 Watt 46 Watt

Processor 300 has an age advantage of 17 years, 100% more threads, a 800% more advanced lithography process, and 139.1% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Opteron X2 185 and Processor 300. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Opteron X2 185 is a server/workstation processor while Processor 300 is a desktop one.


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