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AMD Opteron 885

Explore AMD Opteron 885 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.0/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

[Quad CPU] AMD Opteron 885 is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3137 and a single-thread rating of 947. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark3,137
2 samples
Single Thread947
Overall rank#0
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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[Quad CPU] AMD Opteron 885 is a Server processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3137 and a single-thread rating of 947. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Opteron 885 is a Server released in 2006. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 3,137 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 3,137 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 947 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 949. 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 885 specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 3,137 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Opteron 885 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 885?

Start with 949 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 885 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.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD Opteron 885This CPU3,137 points
03Intel Xeon W3540 @ 2.93GHzIntel3,120 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

04Intel Xeon W3540 @ 2.93GHzIntel1,300 points
05AMD Opteron 885This CPU947 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD Opteron 885This CPU33.0 Mark/W
03Intel Xeon W3540 @ 2.93GHzIntel24.0 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
74,917.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,054.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,232.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
11.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
7,748.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
13,736.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
191.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
9,472.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2006
Socket949
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.60 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