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AMD Opteron 246
9401C / 1T89WSledgeHammer130nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock2.00 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 10.0xx
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 246 is a single-core server/workstation CPU from the SledgeHammer microarchitecture. Operating at 2 GHz with a 200 MHz BCLK, it was designed for dual-processor server environments. Its single-core design and End-of-Life status make it unsuitable for modern computing tasks, including gaming or general desktop use. It lacks integrated graphics, despite the spec sheet indicating otherwise, and is not competitive with any current CPUs.
Pros
- Dual-processor capable (with another Opteron 246)
- Suitable for legacy server systems
- Low power consumption for its era
Cons
- Single-core performance is extremely low
- Obsolete for modern applications
- High power consumption compared to modern CPUs
