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AMD Opteron 2218

Explore AMD Opteron 2218 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 2218 is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1036 and a single-thread rating of 491. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark1,036
3 samples
Single Thread491
Overall rank#4,672
of 6,054
Reference price$834.43

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
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AMD Opteron 2218 is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1036 and a single-thread rating of 491. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 2218 is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,036 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 1,036 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 491 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 F(1207). 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 95 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 2218 specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 1,036 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 2218 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 2218?

Start with F(1207) 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 2218 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon 3085 @ 3.00GHzIntel1,070 points
02AMD Opteron 2218This CPU1,036 points
03AMD Opteron 1220AMD1,036 points
04Intel Atom C3338 @ 1.50GHzIntel1,028 points
05Intel Xeon 3070 @ 2.66GHzIntel1,025 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 3085 @ 3.00GHzIntel1,124 points
02AMD Opteron 1220AMD1,077 points
03Intel Xeon 3070 @ 2.66GHzIntel1,024 points
05AMD Opteron 2218This CPU491 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom C3338 @ 1.50GHzIntel120.9 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon 3085 @ 3.00GHzIntel16.5 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon 3070 @ 2.66GHzIntel15.8 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 2218This CPU10.9 Mark/W
05AMD Opteron 1220AMD10.1 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
491.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2009
SocketF(1207)
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP95 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