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AMD Opteron 846
9401C / 1T85WAthens90nmEnd-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
CodenameAthens
MicroarchitectureAthens
Process Node90nm
Transistors0.11 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentServer/Workstation
Launch DateDec 1, 2004
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MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3AMD64
About This Product
The AMD Opteron 846 is an end-of-life single-core server/workstation CPU from the Athens microarchitecture. Operating at 2.0 GHz with 1MB L2 cache, it was designed for dual-processor Socket 940 systems. This CPU is not suitable for modern computing tasks due to its single-core design and outdated architecture.
Pros
- Historically significant server CPU
- Low power consumption for its era
Cons
- Single-core performance is extremely low
- Obsolete for current server/workstation use
- Limited software compatibility today
Verdict
“Only for collectors or legacy system restoration; not for practical use.”
