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AMD Opteron 1218

Explore AMD Opteron 1218 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
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Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 1218 is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 910 and a single-thread rating of 962. Its stated TDP is 103 W.

CPU Mark910
4 samples
Single Thread962
Overall rank#4,820
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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AMD Opteron 1218 is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 910 and a single-thread rating of 962. Its stated TDP is 103 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 1218 is a Server released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 103 W reference TDP, a 910 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 910 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 962 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM2. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 103 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Opteron 1218 specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 103 W reference TDP, a 910 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 1218 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Opteron 1218?

Start with AM2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Opteron 1218 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 103 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Opteron 2214 HEAMD920 points
02Intel Xeon 3.73GHzIntel917 points
03Intel Xeon 3065 @ 2.33GHzIntel913 points
04AMD Opteron 1218This CPU910 points
05AMD Opteron 2220 SEAMD909 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Opteron 1218This CPU962 points
02Intel Xeon 3065 @ 2.33GHzIntel866 points
03Intel Xeon 3.73GHzIntel749 points
04AMD Opteron 2220 SEAMD519 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon 3065 @ 2.33GHzIntel14.0 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 2214 HEAMD13.5 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 1218This CPU8.8 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 2220 SEAMD7.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
962.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2010
SocketAM2
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP103 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 64 KB
L1D2 x 64 KB
L22 x 1024 KB