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Overview

The Opteron 252 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Fevereiro 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 655 points. Launch price was $63.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Opteron 252 is positioned at rank #680 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 252

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12688%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2396%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2128%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1644%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

100%

#400

EPYC 7713P

MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443

99%

#401

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

99%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

98%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

98%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

97%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

97%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

96%

#680

Opteron 252

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#682

Xeon E5-1603 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $40

100%

#683

Xeon E3-1270

MSRP: $330|Avg: $178

99%

#690

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Opteron 252 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Opteron 252 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 252 is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Troy (2005) architecture, manufactured on a 90 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 1 MB of L2 cache and 128 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 655, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Opteron 252
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.6 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Troy (2005)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	90 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	128 kB
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	106 million
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	655

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 252 fits into the 940 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

Specification	Opteron 252
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	940
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	2

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Power & Cooling

The Opteron 252 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 92 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Opteron 252
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	92 Watt

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #680 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #3203 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Opteron 252
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$63
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#680
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3203
Release DateLaunch date	Fevereiro 2005 (20 years ago)
Release Year	2005
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD