AMD OE41LEOHU4DGOE Quad-Core Server Processor

Overview

The AMD OE41LEOHU4DGOE is a factory-new Opteron 41LE HE quad-core processor built for Socket C32 server platforms where power headroom matters as much as core count. Clocked at 2.30GHz with a 2200MHz FSB and 6MB of shared L3 cache, this part targets refresh and repair scenarios on existing C32-based server and workstation boards rather than new platform builds. If you manage a fleet of legacy AMD Opteron servers and a board has a dead or failing socket, OE41LEOHU4DGOE is a direct drop-in replacement path rather than a full platform swap.

Key Features

• Quad-Core Architecture: Four physical cores handle parallel workloads — virtualization hosts, database instances, or multi-threaded application servers — without the single-core bottlenecks older dual-core Opteron parts run into.
• 2.30GHz Core Clock: Delivers consistent per-thread throughput for general-purpose server tasks; adequate for I/O-bound workloads like file serving, print serving, and lightweight virtualization where raw clock speed isn't the limiting factor.
• 2200MHz HyperTransport FSB: A wide front-side bus reduces the chance of the CPU starving for data on multi-socket C32 boards, which matters when this processor is paired with a second Opteron in a dual-socket configuration.
• 6MB L3 Cache: A larger shared cache pool cuts down on main-memory round trips for workloads with repetitive data access patterns — noticeable on database and virtualization workloads more than on simple file I/O.
• Socket C32 Package: Confirms compatibility only with C32-socketed AMD server boards (common in early-2010s single- and dual-socket Opteron 4000-series platforms). Verify your motherboard's socket type before ordering — C32 is not interchangeable with G34 or AM3 Opteron variants.
• HE (High Efficiency) Power Class: The HE suffix designates a reduced thermal design power bin versus standard Opteron 41xx parts, which eases cooling and power budget requirements in dense rack deployments running multiple sockets per chassis.
• 2.15 lbs Shipping Weight: Reflects retail packaging; a useful reference if you're planning freight costs for a bulk multi-unit order across several server chassis.

Integration & Compatibility

OE41LEOHU4DGOE installs into any server or workstation motherboard specifying Socket C32 support for AMD Opteron 4000-series processors. Before ordering, confirm your board's BIOS supports this specific part number — Opteron C32 boards frequently require a BIOS revision check when swapping between HE and standard-power variants. This part is sold as a retail box CPU, distinct from OEM unboxed stock, which matters if your procurement process requires retail packaging for asset tracking or warranty documentation.

What's in the Box

Ships as a retail box unit — contact your order confirmation for the exact included accessory kit, as heatsink/fan bundling varies by retail box revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What socket does the OE41LEOHU4DGOE use?

A: Socket C32. Confirm your motherboard specifies Socket C32 support for AMD Opteron 4000-series processors before ordering.

Q: What is the core count and clock speed of the OE41LEOHU4DGOE?

A: It is a quad-core processor running at 2.30GHz with a 2200MHz front-side bus.

Q: How much cache does the OE41LEOHU4DGOE have?

A: 6MB of L3 cache, shared across the four cores.

Q: What condition is the OE41LEOHU4DGOE sold in?

A: New, factory-new retail box condition.

Q: What is the warranty on the OE41LEOHU4DGOE?

A: A 30-day return warranty applies to this unit.

Q: How much does the OE41LEOHU4DGOE weigh for shipping purposes?

A: 2.15 lbs in retail packaging.

Jerry Tildsen

The OE41LEOHU4DGOE crosses my bench most often as a socket-repair part for existing Opteron 4000-series server fleets, not as a new-build CPU. Four cores at 2.30GHz with a 2200MHz FSB is enough headroom to keep a legacy virtualization host or file server productive without touching the rest of the platform.

Technical Highlights:

• 6MB L3 Cache: Shared cache of this size reduces memory round trips on workloads with repeated data access — database and hypervisor tasks benefit more than straight file serving.
• 2200MHz HyperTransport FSB: On dual-socket C32 boards, this bus width keeps the second socket fed without becoming the bottleneck under load.
• HE Power Bin: The high-efficiency rating trims thermal load versus standard Opteron 41xx parts, which helps when you're running multiple sockets in the same chassis and don't want to fight cooling.

Deployment Considerations:

• Socket C32 is not universal across Opteron boards — verify your motherboard's BIOS explicitly lists support for this part before ordering, since HE and standard-power variants sometimes need a BIOS revision.
• This is retail box stock rated for a 30-day return window — factor that into any bulk procurement timeline where you need extended evaluation.

Right fit for shops maintaining an existing fleet of Socket C32 Opteron servers who need a quad-core HE-bin replacement part on hand for a failed CPU — not a candidate for a greenfield build.