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AMD Opteron 4170 HE

Explore AMD Opteron 4170 HE technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 4170 HE is a Server processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2382 and a single-thread rating of 476. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark2,382
1 samples
Single Thread476
Overall rank#3,594
of 6,054
Reference price$329.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.5Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 4170 HE is a Server processor with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 2.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2382 and a single-thread rating of 476. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 4170 HE is a Server released in 2010. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 6 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 2,382 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 2,382 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 476 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 C32. 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 4170 HE specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 6 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 2,382 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 4170 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 4170 HE?

Start with C32 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 4170 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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Xeon L3360 @ 2.83GHzIntel2,412 points
02Intel Xeon X3363 @ 2.83GHzIntel2,392 points
03AMD Opteron 4170 HEThis CPU2,382 points
04Intel Xeon E5-2403 @ 1.80GHzIntel2,367 points
05Intel Xeon E5440 @ 2.83GHzIntel2,359 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon X3363 @ 2.83GHzIntel1,238 points
02Intel Xeon L3360 @ 2.83GHzIntel1,224 points
03Intel Xeon E5440 @ 2.83GHzIntel1,218 points
05AMD Opteron 4170 HEThis CPU476 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon L3360 @ 2.83GHzIntel37.1 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 4170 HEThis CPU36.6 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon X3363 @ 2.83GHzIntel29.9 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon E5440 @ 2.83GHzIntel29.5 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
476.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2010
SocketC32
Cores / threads6 / 6
Base clock2.10 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 64 KB
L1D6 x 64 KB
L26 x 512 KB
L35 MB