Opteron X2 260 HE: specs and benchmarks

Summary

AMD started Opteron X2 260 HE sales on August 2005. This is an Italy architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at professional systems. It has 2 cores and 2 threads, and is based on 90 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 1600 MHz and a locked multiplier.

Compatibility-wise, this is AMD Socket 940 processor with a TDP of 55 Watt.

Primary details

Opteron X2 260 HE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.

Detailed specifications

Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.

Compatibility

Information on Opteron X2 260 HE compatibility with other computer components and devices: 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.

Benchmark performance

Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Opteron X2 260 HE. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.