The AMD Opteron 6348 is a server processor based on the Piledriver architecture. It's a multi-core processor designed to handle demanding server workloads and virtualization tasks.

Applications:

• Server virtualization
• Database servers
• Cloud computing
• High-performance computing (HPC)
• Data centers

Features:

• Twelve-core processor
• Piledriver microarchitecture
• Integrated memory controller (DDR3)
• AMD Turbo CORE Technology
• HyperTransport technology

Benefits:

• Provides high levels of parallelism for demanding server applications.
• Reduces energy consumption by dynamically adjusting clock speeds based on workload.
• Enables higher memory bandwidth for improved application performance.
• Enhances performance during peak workloads.

Technical Specifications:

The Opteron 6348 features 12 cores with a base clock speed of 2.8 GHz and a maximum Turbo CORE frequency of 3.5 GHz. It includes 12MB of L2 cache (1MB per core pair) and 16MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR3 memory and uses Socket G34. Its TDP is 115W. The Piledriver architecture is designed to improve throughput and efficiency compared to previous AMD server processors. The processor uses AMD-V virtualization technology.