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AMD Opteron 242
9401C / 1T82WSledgeHammer130nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock1.60 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 8.0xx
CodenameSledgeHammer
MicroarchitectureSledgeHammer
Process Node130nm
Die Size193.0 mm²
Transistors0.11 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentServer/Workstation
Launch DateAug 5, 2003
Instruction Sets
MMX3DNow!SSESSE2AMD64
About This Product
The AMD Opteron 242 is a single-core, single-thread server/workstation CPU from the SledgeHammer microarchitecture, released in 2004. With a base clock of 1.6 GHz and 82W TDP, it was designed for early 64-bit server applications. It is an end-of-life product with integrated graphics, suitable only for legacy systems or historical computing projects. Performance is significantly below modern entry-level CPUs.
Pros
- Early 64-bit server architecture
- Suitable for legacy Socket 940 systems
- Low cost for historical builds
Cons
- Single core, very low performance
- High power consumption for its performance
- End-of-life, no support or upgrades
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