Second-Generation AMD Opteron

Second-Generation AMD Opteron Processor Benefits
Second-Generation AMD Opteron processors with DDR2 memory extend the industry-leading performance trajectory established by first-generation AMD Opteron processors while offering a seamless upgrade path to quad-core performance and leading-edge solutions to help run your business applications.AMD Opteron processors feature a Common Core Architecture that is consistent across 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way systems and is also consistent with previous AMD Opteron processors, helping minimize the cost of transition and maximize past investments in software optimization.
AMD64 technology
Runs existing installed base of 32-bit applications and operating systems at peak performance, while providing a 64-bit capable migration path
Designed to enable 64-bit computing while remaining compatible with the vast x86 software infrastructure
Enables a single architecture across 32- and 64-bit environmentsDirect Connect Architecture
AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture helps eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus architectures
Direct Connect Architecture connects the processors, integrated memory controller, and I/O directly to the CPU and communicates at CPU speed
HyperTransport technology provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between processors, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets, with up to three coherent HyperTransport technology links providing up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor
Integrated Memory Controller on-die DDR2 DRAM memory controller offers available memory bandwidth up to 10.7 GB/s (with DDR2-667) per processorQuad-core upgradeability
AMD Opteron processors with DDR2 memory are designed to offer a seamless upgrade path from dual-core to quad-core when they are available in 2007 in the same thermal envelope to help leverage existing investments
Maintain the same platform at the same power efficiencyAMD Virtualization (AMD-V)
Hardware assisted AMD Virtualization and Direct Connect Architecture provide a balanced approach to help improve virtualization performance, enabling more virtual machines to run per server
AMD-V reduces overhead by selectively intercepting instructions destined for guest environments
Direct Connect Architecture helps guests run at near native speed
Virtualization-aware integrated memory controller provides efficient isolation of virtual machine memoryEnhanced performance-per watt
Energy-efficient DDR2 memory uses up to 30% less power than DDR1 and up to 58% less power than FBDIMM
AMD PowerNow! technology with Optimized Power Management can deliver performance on demand while minimizing power consumption
Consistent standard power roadmap with low-power options
DDR2 platforms can upgrade to quad-core AMD Opteron processors in 2007 within existing thermal bands for significantly better performance-per-watt