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AMD Opteron 2356

Explore AMD Opteron 2356 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.7/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 2356 is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1829 and a single-thread rating of 905. Its stated TDP is 75 W.

CPU Mark1,829
6 samples
Single Thread905
Overall rank#3,975
of 6,054
Reference price$71.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.7Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 2356 is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1829 and a single-thread rating of 905. Its stated TDP is 75 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 2356 is a Server released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 75 W reference TDP, a 1,829 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 1,829 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 905 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 75 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 2356 specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 75 W reference TDP, a 1,829 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 2356 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 2356?

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 2356 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 75 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 L5410 @ 2.33GHzIntel1,853 points
02Intel Pentium 1403 @ 2.60GHzIntel1,851 points
03Intel Atom C3508 @ 1.60GHzIntel1,831 points
04AMD Opteron 2356This CPU1,829 points
05AMD Opteron 1381AMD1,797 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Opteron 1381AMD1,011 points
02Intel Xeon L5410 @ 2.33GHzIntel1,007 points
04AMD Opteron 2356This CPU905 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom C3508 @ 1.60GHzIntel159.2 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon L5410 @ 2.33GHzIntel37.1 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 2356This CPU24.4 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 1381AMD24.0 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
42,832.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
563.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
952.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
8.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
4,724.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
5,569.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
120.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
4,810.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2009
SocketF(1207)
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.30 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP75 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 64 KB
L1D4 x 64 KB
L24 x 512 KB
L32 MB