AMD Intros Socket F Opteron Lineup
By
Rodrigo Chia
on August 16, 2006 - 11:16 AM
AMD has officially announced the new Opteron revision F. The processors feature a new 1,207-pin socket, DDR2 memory support and virtualization tech. Along with the chips, AMD also introduced a revamped four-digit naming scheme: 12XX for one-way socket AM2 products, 22XX for two-way socket F and 82XX for eight-way socket F. Processors are available in three versions: high efficiency (HE), consuming up to 68 W; standard (95 W); and Special Edition (SE), which goes all the way up to 120 W. Prices of socket F models range from USD 255 (2210) to USD 2,649 (8220 SE) in 1,000-unit quantities.
Originally at http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/news/AMD-Intros-Socket-F-Opteron-Lineup/1368