AMDOutdated for demanding workloadsServer

AMD Opteron 8356

Explore AMD Opteron 8356 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.3/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

[Quad CPU] AMD Opteron 8356 is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 5397 and a single-thread rating of 929. Its stated TDP is 75 W.

CPU Mark5,397
1 samples
Single Thread929
Overall rank#0
Reference price$812.04

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.3Outdated for demanding workloads

[Quad CPU] AMD Opteron 8356 is a Server processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 2.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 5397 and a single-thread rating of 929. Its stated TDP is 75 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 8356 is a Server released in 2014. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 75 W reference TDP, a 5,397 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 5,397 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 929 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 8356 specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 75 W reference TDP, a 5,397 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 8356 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 8356?

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 8356 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.

02Intel Xeon X5687 @ 3.60GHzIntel5,417 points
03AMD Opteron 8356This CPU5,397 points
05Intel Xeon E3-1270 @ 3.40GHzIntel5,378 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E3-1270 @ 3.40GHzIntel1,742 points
02Intel Xeon X5687 @ 3.60GHzIntel1,650 points
05AMD Opteron 8356This CPU929 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD Opteron 8356This CPU72.0 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon X5687 @ 3.60GHzIntel41.7 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
163,903.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,711.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
3,664.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
8.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
17,275.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
23,259.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
214.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
17,691.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2014
SocketF(1207)
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.30 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP75 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

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