AMD Opteron 6204
AMD processor specifications and benchmark scores
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AMDAMD Opteron 6204 Specifications
Opteron 6204 Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The AMD Opteron 6204 features 4 physical cores and 4 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
Opteron 6204 Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Opteron 6204 benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The Opteron 6204 by AMD can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
AMD's Opteron 6204 Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the Opteron 6204 processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The Opteron 6204's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
Bulldozer Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Opteron 6204 is built on AMD's 32 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in Opteron 6204 incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
Bulldozer Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Opteron 6204 by AMD supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The AMD Opteron 6204 has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 115W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
AMD Socket G34 Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The Opteron 6204 uses the AMD Socket G34 socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
AMD Socket G34 Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the Opteron 6204 define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the Opteron 6204 determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Opteron 6204 is manufactured by AMD and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the Opteron 6204 by AMD offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within AMD's product lineup.
About AMD Opteron 6204
The AMD Opteron 6204 is a server/workstation processor designed for AMD Socket G34, built on the Bulldozer architecture under the Interlagos codename. It was manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 32 nm process with 2,400 million transistors and a die size of 2x 315 mm². The database entry lists its generation as Opteron (Interlagos), its release date as 2011-11-13, and its production status as end-of-life. No series name is listed, no benchmarks are recorded, the average benchmark score is 0, and the percentileVsAllCpus value is 50.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmarks array for this processor is empty. Because no workload scores are stored in the database, the avgBenchmarkScore of 0 is a missing-data placeholder rather than a measured performance result. The percentileVsAllCpus field of 50 places the CPU at the median of the all-CPU distribution tracked by the database, but with no underlying benchmark samples, that median placement is not supported by any single-thread or multi-thread measurement.
The nearestRivals field is also empty. This matters because a normal comparison would provide rival names, scores, and deltaPct values. None of those are present for the AMD Opteron 6204. As a result, no exact percentage advantage or disadvantage can be calculated for this CPU relative to any competing processor. There is no way to state that this part is a certain percentage ahead of or behind another part in the database.
The combination of an empty benchmarks list, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile rank should therefore be read as an unmeasured entry. The CPU sits in the middle of the database distribution structurally, not because a benchmark run demonstrated average performance. Until benchmark data is added, the percentile is best treated as provisional.
Platform and Compatibility
The AMD Opteron 6204 is built for the AMD Socket G34 platform. It uses the Bulldozer architecture with the Interlagos codename, and the listed generation is Opteron (Interlagos). The processor has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and no boost clock listed.
Memory support is DDR3. The memory bus is quad-channel, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, which aligns with the server/workstation market segment. PCIe support is listed as Gen 2. There is no integrated graphics in the record. The multiplier is not unlocked, so the processor does not carry an unlocked-multiplier configuration for frequency adjustment. The specific part number is OS6204WKT4GGU.
The platform path is defined by the AMD Socket G34 interface. Because the production status is end-of-life, the processor is not in active production. Any upgrade or replacement path is constrained to G34-compatible processors and whatever support the existing server/workstation motherboard provides. The release date of 2011-11-13 and the end-of-life status mean that the Opteron 6204 belongs to a discontinued platform generation.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals list is empty, so the database provides no rival processors to compare. There are no competitor names, no competitor scores, and no deltaPct values. This section cannot report percentage deltas against adjacent CPUs because no such data exists.
The only positional comparison available is percentileVsAllCpus at 50, which places the CPU at the midpoint of the database's CPU distribution. However, because avgBenchmarkScore is 0 and benchmarks is empty, that midpoint is not anchored by measured performance. It is not a verified ranking and should not be treated as a statement that this processor performs at the median level in real workloads.
Without nearestRivals, the honest analytical conclusion is that the AMD Opteron 6204 is a database entry without comparative performance data. Any statement that it beats or loses to a specific rival would be an invention, not a fact from the FACT PACK.
FAQ
Q: What socket does the AMD Opteron 6204 use?
A: It uses AMD Socket G34.
Q: What memory configuration is listed?
A: DDR3 memory support with a quad-channel bus, 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory support.
Q: Does this processor include integrated graphics?
A: No, no integrated graphics is listed in the record.
Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked?
A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked.
Q: What is the launch MSRP?
A: The launch MSRP is $455.
Q: What is the production status?
A: The production status is end-of-life.
Q: What are the core and thread counts?
A: It has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a 3.30 GHz base clock and no boost clock listed.
Power and Thermals
The TDP of the AMD Opteron 6204 is 115. This is the thermal design power class for the processor. The physical package data includes a 32 nm process, 2,400 million transistors, and a die size of 2x 315 mm². The base clock is 3.30 GHz, and since no boost clock is listed, the thermal envelope is defined around the base operating point rather than a higher transient boost state.
For a processor in this TDP class, the implied cooling tier is a server/workstation-class solution suitable for the AMD Socket G34 platform. No integrated graphics is present, so the package does not add an iGPU heat source. The locked multiplier also means there is no unlocked-multiplier overclocking state to account for in thermal design. End-of-life status does not change the cooling requirement for systems that already use this part.
Who Should Consider It
Because the benchmark record is empty, workload recommendations must be inferred from the configuration data. The AMD Opteron 6204 has 4 cores and 4 threads, which places it in the lower-thread-count portion of the server/workstation market segment. It supports ECC memory, indicating a role where memory reliability is important. The quad-channel DDR3 bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides significant memory throughput for a 4-thread part.
This processor is less suited to multi-threaded creation workloads that scale beyond 4 threads, because only 4 hardware threads are available. The market segment is server/workstation rather than mainstream desktop or gaming. The end-of-life production status suggests it is primarily relevant to existing G34 platforms or to systems requiring this particular compatibility profile. The 50th percentile rank should not be used as a purchasing signal, because it is not grounded in measured benchmark results.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
The core count and thread count are equal at 4 and 4, meaning there is no extra logical thread per core. The only listed clock speed is 3.30 GHz base, with no boost clock present, so the upper clock boundary is unspecified in the database. Single-threaded software has access to one core and the associated cache resources. Multi-threaded software can run exactly 4 threads concurrently.
The cache configuration is 768 KB L1, 2 MB L2 per module, and 8 MB L3 per die. That configuration indicates per-thread cache resources on a fixed 4-thread design. The absence of benchmark scores means the exact balance between single-thread and multi-thread performance cannot be measured from this record. The data only shows that this CPU is limited to 4 hardware threads and one base clock figure for all operating states.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD Opteron 6204 are below.
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