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AMD Opteron 270

Explore AMD Opteron 270 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 270 is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 736 and a single-thread rating of 587. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark736
3 samples
Single Thread587
Overall rank#5,048
of 6,054
Reference price$270.75

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.9Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 270 is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 736 and a single-thread rating of 587. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 270 is a Server released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 736 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 736 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 587 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 940. 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 270 specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 736 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 270 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 270?

Start with 940 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 270 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.

01AMD Opteron 180AMD746 points
02AMD Opteron 270This CPU736 points
03Intel Xeon 5130 @ 2.00GHzIntel734 points
05AMD Opteron 1216 HEAMD727 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD Opteron 180AMD874 points
03AMD Opteron 1216 HEAMD847 points
04Intel Xeon 5130 @ 2.00GHzIntel753 points
05AMD Opteron 270This CPU587 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon 5130 @ 2.00GHzIntel11.3 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 1216 HEAMD11.2 Mark/W
03AMD Opteron 270This CPU7.7 Mark/W
04AMD Opteron 180AMD6.8 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
17,157.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
238.60
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
202.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
4.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,562.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
2,789.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
66.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,222.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2012
Socket940
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.00 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