AMD OS6238WKTCGGU Opteron 6238 2.6GHz 12-Core Processor

Overview

The AMD Opteron 6238 is a high-performance server processor designed to deliver exceptional multitasking capabilities for data-center, cloud and enterprise workloads. Operating at 2.6 GHz with twelve physical cores, this CPU provides the raw compute power needed for virtualization, database management and large-scale analytics while maintaining efficient power consumption.

Key Features

• 12 physical cores and 24 threads for superior parallel processing
• Base clock speed of 2.6 GHz with Turbo Core technology for dynamic frequency scaling
• AMD64 architecture supports both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems
• Integrated memory controller supporting DDR3 up to 1866 MT/s
• Advanced security extensions including NX bit and AMD Secure Encryption
• Low power design with a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 watts

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: OS6238WKTCGGU
• Socket Type: Socket G34
• L2 Cache: 6 MB shared per die (total 12 MB)
• L3 Cache: 12 MB shared across all cores
• Instruction Set: SSE4a, AVX, FMA4
• Supported Chipset: AMD SR5690, SR5700 series
• Maximum Memory Capacity: 1 TB DDR3 ECC registered
• PCI Express Version: PCIe 2.0 x16

Typical Applications

• Virtualization hosts running VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V or KVM
• High-throughput web and application servers
• Database platforms such as MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle
• Big data analytics and in-memory computing workloads
• Scientific computing clusters requiring high core density
• Enterprise backup and archival systems

This Opteron processor combines robust multi-core performance with energy-efficient operation, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to scale compute resources without compromising reliability or cost.