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AMD Takes Opteron To 2.4GHz

Posted by timothy on from the zhoooooommmm dept.

EconolineCrush writes "AMD has added a series of Opteron x50 processors to its workstation and server line that push the K8 core up to 2.4GHz. The Tech Report has tested the latest single and dual-processor Opterons against more than 20 other processors, including exotic Pentim 4 Extreme Edition chips, affordable Athlon 64s, and everything in between. Even if you have no interest in AMD's latest workstation chips, the review is worth checking out to see how two dozen of the fastest workstation and PC processors stack up in rendering, scientific computing, speech recognition, and even gaming tests."

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  1. 2.4ghz? by p00p+at+instable.net · · Score: 3, Funny

    So what is that, 4000+?

    1. Re:2.4ghz? by Robmonster · · Score: 0, Funny

      Parent got modded funny....?

      I think the post is about right, and judging from some later posters Sisandra rated it around 3900+

      RM

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    2. Re:2.4ghz? by Skater · · Score: 3, Funny

      Prepare for ... ludicrous speed!

      --RJ

  2. OK so it has a nice metal cap by Timesprout · · Score: 1, Funny

    but where are the 940 pins? I count only 939.

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  3. Great, but how fast can they compile the kernel? by freelunch · · Score: 4, Funny

    Nice article, but we need more Linux-centric bench and test sites.

  4. Re:A word of caution by clacke · · Score: 2, Funny

    And be aware that it doesn't take a whole lot of force to yank the chip right from the ZIF, possibly damaging things in the process.


    I see. So it doubles as a ZEF, then?