AMD Opteron 1352 (B2)

AMD Opteron 1352 (B2) is a quad-core server/workstation processor built on the K10 architecture, codenamed Budapest. It operates at a 2.10 GHz base clock with no boost capability, and its benchmark results place it at the 50th percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating a squarely mid-pack performer. The chip carries a 95 W TDP, uses the AMD Socket AM2+ platform, and supports DDR2 memory in a dual-channel configuration, making it a product of its 2008-era design.

How It Compares

The FACT PACK lists no nearest rivals for this processor, so there are no direct comparison points available within the provided data. The 50th percentile placement is the only relative positioning metric, meaning this chip sits exactly at the median of the entire CPU landscape in the database. Without rival entries, the analysis must rely on the processor’s own architectural characteristics and scores to infer its standing.

In the absence of nearestRivals data, the Opteron 1352’s position is defined by its percentile score alone. A 50th percentile ranking suggests it outperforms half of all CPUs tracked, while trailing the other half, which is a neutral outcome for a server-oriented part from its generation. The lack of rival data prevents any statement about specific competitors, but the percentile field provides a baseline for expectations.

Power and Thermals

The TDP is specified at 95 W, which places this processor in a moderate power class for its era. For a quad-core K10 chip, a 95 W envelope implies the need for a capable air cooler rather than exotic liquid or high-end tower solutions. The data indicates this is not a low-power part, but it also does not reach the extreme wattage figures seen in some high-core-count server processors.

Thermal management for the Opteron 1352 would require a cooling solution rated for roughly the 95 W dissipation level, which is typical for mid-range desktop and entry-level workstation coolers of the time. The 65 nm process node, with 463 million transistors on a 285 mm² die, contributes to the thermal profile, though the FACT PACK does not provide specific temperature or power draw measurements beyond the TDP rating. The 95 W figure is the sole thermal anchor, implying a standard tower cooler with a 92 mm or 120 mm fan would be sufficient for sustained operation.

Platform and Compatibility

This processor uses the AMD Socket AM2+ interface, which is a legacy platform that supports DDR2 memory only. The memory controller is dual-channel, providing a theoretical bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s, and ECC memory is not supported according to the data. That last point is notable for a server/workstation part, as ECC is often expected in that segment, but the Opteron 1352 does not include it.

PCIe support is Gen 2, which was current for its release period, and integrated graphics are listed as "On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)," meaning the processor itself lacks an iGPU and relies on the motherboard’s chipset for display output. The upgrade path is inherently limited by the AM2+ socket and DDR2 memory support; users would need a full platform change to adopt newer DDR3 or DDR4-based processors. The part number is OS1352WBJ4BGD, and it was released on 2008-06-02, with production status marked as end-of-life.

Who Should Consider It

Given the 50th percentile ranking and the absence of rival comparisons, this processor is best suited for legacy server or workstation environments where software is already deployed and hardware upgrades are not a priority. The quad-core, four-thread configuration at 2.10 GHz is adequate for single-socket entry servers handling basic virtualization, file serving, or database workloads that do not demand high clock speeds or many threads.

For gaming, the Opteron 1352 is not a recommended choice, as the low base clock and lack of boost would struggle with modern titles, though the FACT PACK does not include gaming-specific scores. Creation workloads, such as video editing or 3D rendering, would also be constrained by the modest thread count and clock speed, but the four cores could handle light to moderate batch tasks. Office productivity and general business applications would run without issue, as those workloads rarely stress multi-core performance beyond basic responsiveness.

The 50th percentile ranking suggests this chip is not a standout in any workload category, making it a fallback option for systems that require AM2+ compatibility or where the 95 W TDP is a hard constraint. The lack of ECC support further narrows its appeal, as server deployments typically prefer error-correcting memory for data integrity.

Benchmark Performance

The FACT PACK lists no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals, so the only quantitative performance data is the 50th percentile placement. This means the Opteron 1352 performs better than half of all CPUs in the database and worse than the other half, which is a neutral midpoint. Without specific multi-core or single-thread scores, it is impossible to state exact deltas against any rival.

The avgBenchmarkScore is 0, which indicates no benchmark runs are recorded in the database for this specific SKU. This is not unusual for server parts that may have been tested rarely or whose scores were not aggregated. The percentile field, however, implies that the database has enough comparative data to place it at the median, even if individual scores are absent.

Interpreting the 50th percentile literally, the chip would be roughly average in aggregate performance, but the absence of rival data prevents any statement about being ahead of or behind a particular competitor. The implication is that for its intended server/workstation role, it delivers baseline performance, neither outstanding nor deficient, relative to the entire CPU population.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Opteron 1352 has four cores and four threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading (SMT) is present. Each core handles one thread, and the base clock of 2.10 GHz is the maximum speed since there is no boost. This configuration produces a predictable performance profile: multi-threaded workloads scale linearly with the number of cores, but single-threaded performance is capped by the relatively low clock speed.

For single-thread tasks, the 2.10 GHz frequency is modest by modern standards, but within its 2008 context, it would be competitive with other K10-based parts. The lack of boost means the processor cannot dynamically increase its clock under light loads, so single-thread performance is fixed at the base rate. The 50th percentile ranking suggests that single-thread performance is neither strong nor weak relative to the database average.

Multi-thread behavior benefits from the four physical cores, allowing parallel tasks to run concurrently, but the absence of SMT limits the number of simultaneous threads to four. The shared 2 MB L3 cache and per-core 512 KB L2 cache help mitigate memory latency, but the dual-channel DDR2 at 12.8 GB/s bandwidth is a bottleneck for memory-intensive workloads. The multi-thread score, if it existed, would likely show the chip performing near the median, consistent with its overall percentile, while single-thread would be slightly below that due to the clock speed. The split between the two behaviors is therefore minor: the four cores provide a modest parallel advantage, but the low clock speed holds back both single and lightly-threaded tasks.