Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processor with DDR2 and AMD Virtualization™
by admin on Jan.07, 2009, under News
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with Direct Connect Architecture introduce several new features including quad-core upgradeability, AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™), and energy efficient DDR2 memory. In addition, Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are designed to advance AMD’s performance-per-watt capabilities and leverage the proven technologies introduced in 2003 with first-generation AMD Opteron processors.
Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors are offered in three series: the 1000 Series (up to 1P/2-core), the 2000 Series (up to 2P/4-core), and the 8000 Series (4P/8-core to 8P/16-core). The 1000 Series is built on AMD’s new Socket AM2. The 2000 Series and 8000 Series are built on AMD’s new Socket F (1207).
The AMD Opteron processor integrates key system elements:
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processor Benefits
Second-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.
AMD Opteron processors feature a Common Core Architecture that is consistent across 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way systems and is also consistent with previous AMD Opteron processors, helping minimize the cost of transition and maximize past investments in software optimization.
AMD64 technology
- Runs existing installed base of 32-bit applications and operating systems at peak performance, while providing a 64-bit capable migration path
- Designed to enable 64-bit computing while remaining compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure
- Enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit environments
Direct Connect Architecture
- AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus architectures
- Direct Connect Architecture connects the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O directly to the CPU and communicates at CPU speed
- HyperTransport™ technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets, with up to three coherent HyperTransport technology links providing up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor
- Integrated Memory Controller on-die DDR2 DRAM memory controller offers available memory bandwidth up to 10.7 GB/s (with DDR2-667) per processor
Quad-core upgradeability
- AMD Opteron processors with DDR2 memory are designed to offer a seamless upgrade path from dual-core to quad-core when they are available in 2007 in the same thermal envelope to help leverage existing investments
- Maintain the same platform at the same power efficiency
AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™)
- Hardware assisted AMD Virtualization™ and Direct Connect Architecture provide a balanced approach to help improve virtualization performance, enabling more virtual machines to run per server
- AMD-V™ reduces overhead by selectively intercepting instructions destined for guest environments
- Direct Connect Architecture helps guests run at near native speed
- Virtualization-aware integrated memory controller provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory
Enhanced performance-per watt
- Energy-efficient DDR2 memory uses up to 30% less power than DDR1 and up to 58% less power than FBDIMM
- AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management can deliver performance on demand while minimizing power consumption
- Consistent standard power roadmap with low-power options
- DDR2 platforms can upgrade to quad-core AMD Opteron™ processors in 2007 within existing thermal bands for significantly better performance-per-watt
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Direct Connect Architecture | Helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in front-side bus architectures. High-throughput responsiveness and scalability for your applications to improve overall system efficiency. |
| Up to three coherent HyperTransport™ technology links yield up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor | High-speed, bi-directional, low latency, point-to-point communication link provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between computing cores, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets. |
| Integrated, on-die memory controller | Optimizes memory performance and bandwidth per CPU. Memory bandwidth scales with the number of processors. |
| Seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance | Take advantage of leading-edge multi-core solutions today, and continue to leverage existing investments tomorrow. |
| Upgrade to quad-core in the same thermal envelope (availability in 2007) | Increase computing capacity without altering datacenter infrastructure. |
| Hardware-assisted AMD Virtualization™ |
Helps streamline virtualization deployment, improves virtualization support and helps guest x86 OSes run unmodified at industry leading execution speeds. |
| Integrated memory controller is virtualization aware | Enhances virtualization and provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memory for improved security and support of virtual users. |
| Energy-efficient DDR2 memory | Greater memory bandwidth with improved RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability) and cost savings. Introduced at a time when it makes sense for server and workstation customers. |
| AMD PowerNow!™ technology with Optimized Power Management | Aids in platform investment protection in today’s demanding enterprise server environments. Puts less strain on datacenter cooling and ventilation systems. |
| Spans from 1P/2-core up to 8P/16-core across a single architecture | Allows SMB-to-enterprise users to standardize and streamline IT support requirements and scale as business demands require. |
Learn more about Next-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors
Features and Benefits:
- AMD64 Technology
- Direct Connect Architecture
- Quad-Core Upgradeability
- AMD Virtualization™
- Enhanced Performance-per-Watt
Performance:
Product Information:
All AMD Opteron™ Processor Product Information
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