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AMD Opteron 1218 HE

Explore AMD Opteron 1218 HE 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 HE is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 937 and a single-thread rating of 940. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark937
2 samples
Single Thread940
Overall rank#4,788
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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AMD Opteron 1218 HE is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 937 and a single-thread rating of 940. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 1218 HE is a Server released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 937 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 937 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 940 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 65 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 HE specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 937 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 1218 HE 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 HE?

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 HE use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 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 285AMD956 points
02AMD Opteron 290AMD952 points
03AMD Opteron 1218 HEThis CPU937 points
04AMD Opteron 2214 HEAMD920 points
05Intel Xeon 3.73GHzIntel917 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Opteron 1218 HEThis CPU940 points
02Intel Xeon 3.73GHzIntel749 points
03AMD Opteron 290AMD570 points
04AMD Opteron 285AMD509 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Opteron 1218 HEThis CPU14.4 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 2214 HEAMD13.5 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 285AMD10.1 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 290AMD10.0 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

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
21,622.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
311.10
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
363.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
4.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,131.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
3,484.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
74.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,224.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2010
SocketAM2
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP65 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