AMD introduced the server processors based on Bulldozer architecture . The chips, code-named Interlagos and Valencia, will be available under the brand name Opteron 6200 and Opteron 4200, respectively.
According to AMD estimates , the performance of 16-core Opteron 6200 is approximately 30% higher than 12 cores Opteron 6100. Bulldozer architecture include five processors: Opteron 6262 HE, 6272, 6274, 6276 and 6282 SE. Clock frequencies of these device range from 1.6 GHz to 2.6 GHz (support Turbo Core Technology, giving an increase of between 500 and 1000 MHz), power consumption varies in the range from 85 to 140 watts. Integrated four-channel memory controller supports modules with a maximum frequency of 1600 MHz, and ultra-low voltage equal to 1.25 volts, the maximum amount of memory is limited to 384 GB (or 12 modules of 32 GB). Also, the processor supports up to four lines of HyperTransport bus, each has a capacity of up to 6.4 Ghz per second.
Given the cost of processors and compatibility with existing infrastructure created for Opteron 6100, new CPU looks very interesting solution for equipment upgrade.
4200 Opteron processors are much more modest , may have up to 8 cores and focus on the use of energy efficient equipment. The maximum power consumption depending on the model can be any value from 35 to 95 watts, with a mode-peak rate falls to 4.3 watts per core.
These processors will be from 4 to 8 cores (architecture Bulldozer), the design concept will be Socket AM3 + and focus on the segment of microprocessor. Deliveries should begin in the first half of 2012.