AMD has officially announced the launch of its first 45-nm Opteron processors (codename Shanghai). These quad-core processors are based on socket F (1207), have four cores, built-in DDR2-800 memory controller, 6 MB L3 cache, 75 W TDP and feature CoolCore technology, which reduces power to unused sections of each processor in order to cut power consumption. According to AMD these new Opteron processors are 35% faster and consume 35% less than 65-nm counterparts.

See below the models launched: