AMD Opteron 1352 (B3)

Benchmark Performance

The AMD Opteron 1352 (B3) presents a peculiar case in the benchmark database: it sits at the 50th percentile against all CPUs tracked, placing it squarely in the middle of the performance distribution. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, which means the database contains no validated run data for this processor — a notable absence that makes direct score comparisons impossible. However, the hardware profile itself tells a clear story about expected performance tiers.

This is a 4-core, 4-thread part with a 2.10 GHz base clock and no boost capability. It carries the K10 architecture under the Budapest codename, built on a 65 nm process with 463 million transistors across a 285 mm² die. The L3 cache is 2 MB shared, with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. That configuration positions it as an early quad-core desktop offering, one that would have competed in the mid-range segment of its era.

Because the nearestRivals array is empty, quantitative comparison against specific competitors is not possible from the FACT PACK. What the data does reveal is that the Opteron 1352 (B3) lacks any boost clock, meaning its 2.10 GHz figure is both the floor and the ceiling. In workloads that scale with frequency — such as lightly threaded legacy applications — this part would trail contemporaries that offered higher base clocks or dynamic boosting. The 50th percentile ranking indicates that, among all CPUs in the database, half would outperform it and half would underperform it, which is consistent with a mainstream quad-core from mid-2008.

The launch MSRP was $209. The production status is end-of-life, and the release date falls on 2008-06-02. The socket is AMD Socket AM2+, with PCIe Gen 2 support and dual-channel DDR2 memory at 12.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. Integrated graphics are available only through a chipset feature on certain motherboards, not on the CPU die itself.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Opteron 1352 (B3) offers four physical cores with no hyperthreading — 4 threads total. This creates a clear split between single-thread and multi-thread performance characteristics. For single-threaded workloads, the 2.10 GHz base clock is the sole determinant of speed; there is no turbo or boost mechanism to raise frequency under light load. This places the part at a disadvantage against rivals that could dynamically scale upward.

Multi-threaded performance, by contrast, benefits from the full 4-core complement. The shared 2 MB L3 cache helps with inter-core communication, while each core retains its own 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1. This design is typical of the K10 generation, which was AMD's answer to the growing need for parallel processing in desktop environments. For applications that could utilize all four threads — video encoding, 3D rendering, scientific computation — the Opteron 1352 (B3) would demonstrate significantly better scaling than a dual-core part of similar clock speed.

The absence of SMT means the thread count equals the core count. In contrast to processors that offer 8 threads from 4 cores, this part can only execute four simultaneous instruction streams. That limits its efficiency in heavily threaded server-style workloads, despite its Opteron branding. The market segment is listed as Desktop, which suggests AMD intended this for workstation-class desktops rather than dense server deployments.

Memory bandwidth is capped at 12.8 GB/s via dual-channel DDR2. This is a potential bottleneck in multi-threaded workloads that stream large datasets, as the memory subsystem could saturate before the cores reach their computational limits. The 65 nm process node and 95 W TDP indicate a power envelope that was moderate for the era, but the lack of boost means sustained multi-core loads would draw consistent power without frequency variation.

Power and Thermals

The TDP is rated at 95 W. This places the Opteron 1352 (B3) in a power class that requires a competent air cooler but not exotic liquid cooling. The 65 nm process node, while dated by modern standards, was typical for the 2008 timeframe and contributes to the thermal profile. The 463 million transistor count on a 285 mm² die suggests a dense layout for its generation, which can influence heat concentration.

A 95 W TDP implies that a standard tower-style air cooler with a 120 mm fan would suffice for stock operation. Enthusiasts might opt for a larger dual-tower design to reduce noise under sustained load, but the data does not indicate any overclocking headroom — the multiplier is locked, so frequency increases are not possible through that route. The base clock of 2.10 GHz is fixed, and without boost, the CPU runs at a constant frequency regardless of workload intensity.

Thermal management would be straightforward in a well-ventilated case. The lack of integrated graphics on the CPU (available only via chipset on certain motherboards) means the thermal load comes entirely from the compute cores. For system builders, the 95 W TDP allows for modest power supply requirements, though the exact wattage is not specified in the FACT PACK. The end-of-life production status means cooling solutions from the era are no longer manufactured, but modern coolers with AM2+ mounting compatibility would handle this TDP class with ease.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count of the AMD Opteron 1352 (B3)?

A: It has 4 cores and 4 threads, with no hyperthreading support.

Q: Does the Opteron 1352 (B3) support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The memory support is dual-channel DDR2 with 12.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What socket does this processor use?

A: It uses AMD Socket AM2+ and supports PCIe Gen 2.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, and there is no boost clock — the base clock is fixed at 2.10 GHz.

Q: When was this processor released and what was its launch price?

A: The release date was 2008-06-02, and the launch MSRP was $209.

Q: What is the production status of the Opteron 1352 (B3)?

A: It is end-of-life. The architecture is K10 with the Budapest codename, built on a 65 nm process.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, integrated graphics are only available on certain motherboards as a chipset feature.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals array is empty in the FACT PACK, so direct quantitative comparisons against specific competing processors are not available. This absence is itself informative: the Opteron 1352 (B3) occupies a unique position in the database with no tracked rivals sharing its exact performance envelope. The 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs suggests it is a median performer, meaning half of all tracked processors are faster and half are slower.

Without rival data, the comparison must rely on architectural context. The 4-core, 4-thread configuration with a 2.10 GHz fixed clock and 2 MB shared L3 cache places it in the early quad-core era. Against a hypothetical rival with the same core count but a higher clock or boost capability, the Opteron 1352 (B3) would lose in single-threaded scenarios. Against a dual-core rival with similar clock speeds, the Opteron would win in multi-threaded workloads by virtue of having twice the physical cores.

The 95 W TDP positions it as a mid-power part relative to the broader landscape. Processors with higher TDPs would typically offer more cores or higher clocks, while lower-TDP parts would sacrifice performance for efficiency. The DDR2 memory support and AM2+ socket indicate it belongs to a transitional generation — one that predated DDR3 adoption and the move to newer socket formats.

The end-of-life status and 2008 release date mean this processor is now a legacy part. Its performance relative to modern CPUs, which the 50th percentile reflects, would be far lower in absolute terms, but the percentile ranking normalizes against the database's historical distribution. For archival and compatibility purposes, the Opteron 1352 (B3) remains a documented 4-core desktop processor with a fixed 2.10 GHz clock, a 2 MB shared L3 cache, and a 95 W thermal envelope — a modest but functional quad-core from the late 2000s.