AMD OSH2210GAS6CXE Socket F Server Processor

The OSH2210GAS6CXE is an AMD Opteron 2210 EE processor built for Socket F (1207) server and workstation platforms where low power draw matters as much as uptime. It's a Lidded Land Grid Array part measuring 40mm x 40mm, designed to drop into existing Socket F infrastructure — the kind of upgrade or replacement part that keeps a rack-mounted server or recording platform running without a full motherboard swap.

Overview

This is a physical CPU component, not a finished system — evaluate it against your existing Socket F (1207) motherboard and chipset before ordering. AMD's Opteron 2210 EE sits in the energy-efficient tier of the Opteron 2000 series, pairing dual-core processing with a 144-bit DDR2 memory controller. OSH2210GAS6CXE is the exact part number stamped on the processor and the identifier your platform's BIOS/chipset compatibility list will reference.

Key Features

• Socket F (1207) package: matches existing Socket F server boards directly — no adapter or riser needed, which matters when you're replacing a failed CPU rather than rebuilding a platform.
• 64-Kbyte L1 data cache + 64-Kbyte L1 instruction cache: separates data and instruction paths at the first cache tier, reducing pipeline stalls on mixed workloads compared to a unified cache design.
• 1024-Kbyte L2 cache: a full megabyte of on-die cache cuts trips to main memory, which pays off on multi-process server loads like database or file services.
• HyperTransport at 2000 MT/s: the CPU-to-chipset link runs at 2000 million transfers per second — bandwidth headroom for multi-socket configurations where inter-CPU traffic can bottleneck cheaper platforms.
• 144-bit DDR2 SDRAM memory controller with ECC: the extra 16 bits over a standard 128-bit path carry error-correction data — double-bit error detection with single-bit correction, which is the difference between a silent memory corruption and a logged, corrected event on a server you can't babysit 24/7.
• Eight registered DIMM support: lets a single socket scale to high memory capacity using registered (buffered) DIMMs, the standard choice for server boards running memory-hungry workloads.
• 333 MHz max memory speed: caps the DDR2 channel speed the controller will drive — check this against your DIMM specs, since faster-rated modules will simply run down to this ceiling.
• 1.27mm pin pitch, Lidded LGA package: a lidded package protects the die during handling and socket insertion — relevant if this part is going into a service technician's hands rather than a sealed factory build.

Integration & Compatibility

OSH2210GAS6CXE requires a Socket F (1207) motherboard with chipset support for the Opteron 2000-series EE (low-power) variants — confirm your board's supported-CPU list before purchase, since Socket F boards vary in which Opteron generations and power classes they accept. Pair it with registered DDR2 DIMMs rated at or above 333 MHz to use the memory controller's full bandwidth; unbuffered DIMMs are not supported by this memory controller class.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What socket does the OSH2210GAS6CXE use?

A: Socket F (1207), a Lidded Land Grid Array package measuring 40mm x 40mm with a 1.27mm pin pitch.

Q: Does the OSH2210GAS6CXE support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Its 144-bit DDR2 SDRAM memory controller supports double-bit error detection with single-bit correction.

Q: How many DIMMs can the OSH2210GAS6CXE address?

A: Up to eight registered DIMMs per the memory controller specification.

Q: What is the maximum memory speed supported?

A: 333 MHz over the DDR2 SDRAM interface.

Q: What is the L2 cache size on the OSH2210GAS6CXE?

A: 1024-Kbyte (1MB) L2 cache, in addition to 64-Kbyte L1 data and 64-Kbyte L1 instruction caches.

Eden Phillips

The OSH2210GAS6CXE is an Opteron 2210 EE — the EE suffix marks it as AMD's energy-efficient bin of the 2000-series, and the spec sheet backs that up: Socket F (1207), a 144-bit DDR2 memory controller, and a 1024-Kbyte L2 cache alongside split 64-Kbyte L1 data and instruction caches.

Technical Highlights:

• HyperTransport at 2000 MT/s: gives the CPU-to-chipset link enough headroom that it won't be the bottleneck in a dual-socket Socket F build, which is where this part class typically lands.
• 144-bit DDR2 memory controller with double-bit detect, single-bit correct ECC: the 16 extra bits over a standard 128-bit path are dedicated to error correction — for a server you're not standing next to, that's the difference between a corrected bit flip and a silent one.
• Eight registered DIMM support at up to 333 MHz: gives you real headroom to build out capacity on a single socket, provided your board's DIMM slots and chipset match.

Deployment Considerations:

• This only works if your existing board is Socket F (1207) with EE-class Opteron support listed — Socket F boards are not universally compatible across Opteron power classes, so check the motherboard's supported CPU list first.
• The 333 MHz memory ceiling means faster-rated registered DIMMs will simply run down to this speed — don't buy higher-spec memory expecting a bandwidth gain beyond this controller's limit.

OSH2210GAS6CXE fits a specific job: replacing or upgrading a CPU in an existing Socket F server chassis — a recording server, file server, or virtualization host — where you need ECC-backed memory reliability and don't want to touch the rest of the platform.