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AMD Opteron 6164 HE

Explore AMD Opteron 6164 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 6164 HE is a Server processor with 12 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 1.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3478 and a single-thread rating of 399. Its stated TDP is 85 W.

CPU Mark3,478
1 samples
Single Thread399
Overall rank#3,016
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.8Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD Opteron 6164 HE is a Server processor with 12 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 1.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3478 and a single-thread rating of 399. Its stated TDP is 85 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 6164 HE is a Server released in 2013. Recorded specifications include 12 cores and 12 threads, a 85 W reference TDP, a 3,478 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 3,478 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 399 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 G34. 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 85 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 6164 HE specifications?

The main recorded details are 12 cores and 12 threads, a 85 W reference TDP, a 3,478 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 6164 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 6164 HE?

Start with G34 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 6164 HE use?

The recorded reference TDP is 85 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 E5620 @ 2.40GHzIntel3,517 points
02AMD Opteron 6164 HEThis CPU3,478 points
03Intel Xeon E5-1603 @ 2.80GHzIntel3,474 points
04Intel Xeon W5580 @ 3.20GHzIntel3,459 points
05Intel Xeon X5698 @ 4.40GHzIntel3,447 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon X5698 @ 4.40GHzIntel1,922 points
02Intel Xeon W5580 @ 3.20GHzIntel1,507 points
03Intel Xeon E5-1603 @ 2.80GHzIntel1,335 points
04Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHzIntel1,075 points
05AMD Opteron 6164 HEThis CPU399 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon E5620 @ 2.40GHzIntel44.0 Mark/W
02AMD Opteron 6164 HEThis CPU40.9 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W5580 @ 3.20GHzIntel26.6 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon X5698 @ 4.40GHzIntel26.5 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
399.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2013
SocketG34
Cores / threads12 / 12
Base clock1.70 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP85 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I12 x 64 KB
L1D12 x 64 KB
L212 x 512 KB
L310 MB