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Overview

The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 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: 690 points. Launch price was $800.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Opteron 254 is positioned at rank #658 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 254

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12048%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2275%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2021%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1561%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

99%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

99%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

98%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

98%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

98%

#393

Xeon Gold 6448Y

MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A

98%

#394

EPYC 9454

MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576

98%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000

97%

#396

Xeon Platinum 8461V

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

97%

#658

Opteron 254

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#669

Xeon E5645

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

97%

#670

Xeon X5672

MSRP: $300|Avg: $44

97%

#671

Xeon E5-4603

MSRP: $202|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Opteron 254 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Opteron 254 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Opteron 254 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 2.8 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 690, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Opteron 254
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.8 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	690

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Memory & Platform

The Opteron 254 fits into the 940 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

Specification	Opteron 254
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 254 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 254
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	92 Watt

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #658 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #3413 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Opteron 254
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#658
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3413
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2005
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD