AMD Opteron 8220 SE (F3)

The AMD Opteron 8220 SE (F3) is a 2.80 GHz dual-core processor from AMD's K8/Santa Rosa generation, targeting the AMD Socket F platform. Released on August 14, 2006, it is now end-of-life. The fact pack contains no benchmark scores and no nearest-rival entries; its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile rank against all CPUs in the database is 50.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this processor is empty. The `benchmarks` array contains no entries, and the `avgBenchmarkScore` is recorded as 0. That zero should not be interpreted as a performance result; it is the value used when no collected scores exist. Consequently, this database entry does not offer workload-specific numbers such as single-threaded or multi-threaded scores.

The one relative position available is the percentile value. A `percentileVsAllCpus` of 50 places the Opteron 8220 SE (F3) at the midpoint of the comparison population. That is a neutral position: it does not indicate leadership or weakness, but it is impossible to detail further because no individual benchmark result underlies it.

No nearest rivals are present. The `nearestRivals` field is empty, so there are no rival names, scores, or `deltaPct` values to cite. This means no statement such as “x percent ahead of rival Y” can be made from this record. Any performance judgment must instead be inferred from the architectural facts: two cores, two threads, a 2.80 GHz base clock, and a K8 design with 128 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. These are structural indicators, not measured performance figures.

In short, the data does not support benchmark-driven rankings. The only quantitative placement is the 50th percentile, which is a database-wide aggregate rather than a verified workload score.

Power and Thermals

The processor carries a TDP of 120. That figure defines the thermal design envelope for the platform and implies a cooling solution intended for server or workstation chassis, consistent with the `marketSegment` value of Server/Workstation. The absence of a boost clock means the 2.80 GHz base clock is the only listed operating frequency, so the power envelope is tied to that clock rather than to a turbo range.

Manufactured on a 90 nm process, the die contains 227 million transistors on a 235 mm² area. Those dimensions are relevant to thermal density: a 90 nm process generates more heat per area than more modern nodes, but the fact pack does not provide measured thermals. What the data shows is a 120 W part with a large K8 die circa 2006.

Because the production status is end-of-life, no current power-management or efficiency improvements are applied to this part. The cooling tier implied by 120 W is therefore one designed for a continuous high-power server workload, not a low-power compact system. The data does not include cooler specifications, ambient temperature limits, or measured package temperatures.

Platform and Compatibility

The Opteron 8220 SE (F3) uses the AMD Socket F interface. Memory support is DDR2, operating in a dual-channel configuration, with a listed memory bandwidth of 10.7 GB/s. ECC memory support is enabled, which is appropriate for a server/workstation product.

The processor provides PCIe Gen 1 connectivity. It has no integrated graphics, so any display output requires a separate graphics solution. The multiplier is locked, meaning the clock multiplier is not configurable via the data provided. The part number is OSY8220GAA6CY.

The architecture is K8, with the codename Santa Rosa and the generation listed as Opteron (Santa Rosa). There is no L3 cache listed; the cache hierarchy is limited to 128 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. This is a dual-core, dual-thread configuration, so the OS sees exactly two threads.

Upgrade path considerations are shaped by the socket and production status. Socket F is tied to this generation of Opteron processors, and the production status is end-of-life. That combination means the upgrade options are confined to other Socket F parts in the same era; no modern processor family is indicated in the fact pack. The launch MSRP is $2649.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the AMD Opteron 8220 SE (F3) have?

A: It has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What is the base clock speed?

A: The base clock is 2.80 GHz.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed as true, and the platform uses DDR2 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 10.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does it have integrated graphics?

A: No integrated graphics are listed.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked.

Q: What is the production status and launch date?

A: The production status is end-of-life, and the release date is August 14, 2006.

How It Compares

The `nearestRivals` list is empty in the fact pack. There are no rival processor names, no rival scores, and no percentage deltas available for comparison. That absence means this entry cannot be positioned against specific competing products using the standard head-to-head data fields.

The only comparative value present is the `percentileVsAllCpus` of 50. This places the processor at the median of the database population, but it does not identify which processors are above or below it. Without nearest-rival entries, the typical comparative narrative of “faster than A” or “slower than B” cannot be produced from this record.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The processor has 2 cores and 2 threads, so there is no simultaneous multithreading. Each core handles one thread, and multi-threaded workloads can occupy both cores but cannot exceed two concurrent threads. This limits any parallel-scaling analysis: the maximum thread count is exactly two.

Single-thread behavior is determined by the 2.80 GHz base clock and the K8 core design. There is no boost clock listed, so the frequency is fixed under the available data. Each core has 128 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache. There is no shared L3 cache listed, so the two cores rely on their private caches and the dual-channel DDR2 memory subsystem.

The memory bus is dual-channel with a bandwidth of 10.7 GB/s. That bandwidth is shared by the two cores, which affects workloads with heavy memory traffic. The data does not include separate single-thread or multi-thread benchmark totals, so the real-world split between these behaviors cannot be quantified. The architectural split is clear, though: this is a two-thread processor, and multi-thread scaling stops at two threads.

Who Should Consider It

The target market segment is Server/Workstation, and the platform includes ECC memory support, DDR2 memory, and Socket F. That combination points toward legacy server or workstation infrastructure rather than consumer desktop use. The absence of integrated graphics also places it in a system where a separate graphics or management controller is expected.

Workloads that align with this processor are those that fit within two threads and can use ECC memory. A single-threaded server task, a control-plane workload, or a maintenance replacement in an existing Socket F system could match the architecture. The 120 W TDP and locked multiplier further indicate a fixed, predictable server part rather than an overclocking-oriented chip.

Because the production status is end-of-life, this processor is not suitable for new platform design. It is more appropriate for someone maintaining existing Socket F systems or evaluating the K8/Santa Rosa generation in a historical context. The lack of benchmark scores means no gaming, rendering, or productivity performance verdict can be supported by the database entry. The recommendation is therefore based on platform role: a 2-core, 2-thread server/workstation processor with ECC memory, a fixed 2.80 GHz clock, and no modern upgrade path on the same socket.