AMD OSA8214GAA6CR Dual-Core Socket F Server Processor

Overview

The AMD OSA8214GAA6CR is an Opteron 8214 dual-core server processor clocked at 2.2GHz, built for Socket F LGA-1207 multi-socket server platforms. This part number designates a specific factory-new unit rather than a boxed retail kit — the kind of component sourced when a server build or repair calls for an exact-match drop-in rather than a generalized replacement. If you're maintaining an existing Opteron 8000-series deployment, matching the precise stepping and socket type on OSA8214GAA6CR avoids the compatibility headaches that come with mixing processor revisions on a shared board.

Key Features

• Dual-Core Architecture: Two physical cores on a single die let the 8214 handle parallel workloads and multi-threaded server processes more efficiently than a single-core Opteron predecessor, without the socket and platform changes a full server refresh would require.
• 2.20 GHz Clock Speed: Sets the baseline per-core throughput for the platform. For legacy Opteron server nodes, this clock speed is the number to check against your existing nodes before ordering — mismatched clocks across a multi-socket board can force the whole system down to the slowest installed part.
• 256 KB L1 Cache: Fast, core-local cache that reduces latency on the most frequently accessed instructions and data, keeping each core fed without waiting on slower memory tiers.
• 2 MB L2 Cache: A larger L2 pool cuts down on trips to main memory for working data sets, which matters on server workloads juggling multiple processes at once.
• 90nm Process Technology: The manufacturing node this die was fabricated on — relevant mainly for confirming this is the correct-generation part for an existing Opteron 8000-series server rather than a newer or older stepping that won't be pin- or firmware-compatible.
• Socket F (LGA-1207): Land grid array socket used across AMD's 8000-series Opteron server line. Confirm your motherboard is populated with Socket F before ordering — this part will not fit AM2, F+, or later Opteron socket types.
• 1.4V DC Input Voltage: The core voltage this processor is specified to run at. Matching this to your board's VRM configuration matters for stability, particularly in multi-socket servers where all installed processors should share compatible voltage requirements.
• 161.6°F (72°C) Thermal Specification: The maximum case temperature this processor is rated to handle. Confirms adequate rack and chassis airflow is in place — Opteron 8000-series servers are typically dense multi-socket builds where cooling headroom is already tight.

Integration & Compatibility

OSA8214GAA6CR is built specifically for Socket F LGA-1207 server motherboards in the AMD Opteron 8000-series family. Before ordering, verify your board's BIOS supports this specific model and stepping — Opteron 8000-series boards from this generation are frequently picky about mixed-stepping multi-socket configurations, and a BIOS microcode update is sometimes needed even for same-family swaps. This part is relevant for organizations maintaining legacy Opteron server infrastructure rather than for new server builds, where a current-generation server platform will offer far better performance per watt.

For teams sourcing replacement or expansion processors for existing multi-socket deployments, pairing this with a compatible heatsink from AMD's heatsinks and fans category and verifying available server memory capacity on the target board are the two most common gotchas on Socket F rebuilds. Browse the full AMD processor catalog for other Opteron-series options if your platform requires a different clock speed or core count.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What socket does the OSA8214GAA6CR use?

A: Socket F, also known as LGA-1207 — a land grid array socket used on AMD Opteron 8000-series server motherboards.

Q: Is the OSA8214GAA6CR a single-core or dual-core processor?

A: Dual-core, running at 2.20 GHz per core.

Q: How much cache does the OSA8214GAA6CR have?

A: 256 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache.

Q: What voltage does this processor require?

A: 1.4 V DC input voltage.

Q: What is the maximum operating temperature for the OSA8214GAA6CR?

A: 161.6°F (72°C) per the thermal specification.

Eden Phillips

The OSA8214GAA6CR is a straightforward drop-in for anyone still running Socket F Opteron 8000-series servers — dual-core, 2.2GHz, and built to the LGA-1207 pinout, so this isn't a part you'd source for a new build, it's a part you'd source to keep an existing multi-socket node alive.

Technical Highlights:

• 2.2GHz dual-core: two cores at 2.20 GHz each gives you real parallelism over a single-core Opteron without changing sockets or boards.
• 2MB L2 / 256KB L1 cache: the 2MB L2 pool is sized to keep multi-process server workloads from hammering main memory on every context switch.
• 1.4V at 72°C max case temp: tight but standard for this Opteron generation — worth checking against your chassis airflow budget before populating a dense multi-socket rack.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm BIOS/microcode support for this exact stepping before installing — Socket F boards in multi-socket configurations can be unforgiving about mixed steppings.
• This is a 90nm-process part; it's a maintenance/expansion component for existing Opteron 8000-series fleets, not a performance upgrade path for modern workloads.

Best fit: an IT team keeping a legacy Opteron 8000-series server cluster running past its refresh cycle, who needs an exact-match dual-core replacement or expansion processor rather than a full platform migration.