Opteron 144

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Opteron 144

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Opteron 144 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,748 Rank: 2033
Rank Name Score Visual
2029 Celeron N2808 3,773
+0.7%
2030 E-350 3,764
+0.4%
2031 Intel Atom x5-E8000 3,754
+0.2%
2032 Sempron 3200+ 3,750
+0.1%
2033 Opteron 144 3,748
2034 Intel Atom x5-Z8330 3,741
-0.2%
2035 Celeron N2806 3,730
-0.5%
2036 Sempron 2200+ 3,722
-0.7%
2037 Athlon 64 2800+ 3,720
-0.7%
2038 Celeron N2810 3,718
-0.8%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Opteron 144 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,265 Rank: 1863
Rank Name Score Visual
1859 Core 2 Quad Q9650 4,266
+0%
1860 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 4,266
+0%
1861 A4-9120 4,265
+0%
1862 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,265
+0%
1863 Opteron 144 4,265
1864 Core i3-2365M 4,264
+-0%
1865 Intel Atom x5-Z8330 4,264
+-0%
1866 Athlon II P320 4,264
+-0%
1867 Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 4,264
+-0%
1868 A4-3305M 4,263
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Opteron 144 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,404 Rank: 2032
Rank Name Score Visual
2028 E-350 3,453
+1.4%
2029 Xeon E5310 3,444
+1.2%
2030 Celeron N2808 3,437
+1%
2031 Sempron 3200+ 3,424
+0.6%
2032 Opteron 144 3,404
2033 Intel Atom x5-E8000 3,393
-0.3%
2034 Intel Atom x5-Z8330 3,392
-0.4%
2035 Athlon 64 2800+ 3,372
-0.9%
2036 Celeron N2806 3,370
-1%
2037 Intel Atom x5-Z8300 3,364
-1.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Opteron 144 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Opteron 144 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Opteron 144 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Opteron 144 Details

Ranking #2033 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Opteron 144 represents a relic from the early days of multi-core computing, launched in September 2003. As of March 2026, this processor is over two decades old, a fact that immediately underscores its historical significance rather than its relevance in modern computing. Despite its age, the Opteron 144 remains notable for being one of the first server processors to integrate a high-speed HyperTransport link and support for dual-channel DDR1 memory. With a single core based on AMD's SledgeHammer (C0) architecture, the Opteron 144 operates at a base frequency of 1.8 GHz, a speed that was impressive for its time but now places it near the bottom of any contemporary performance ranking.

The processor is built on a 90 nm process and features 106 million transistors, housed in a µPGA package with a Socket 939 interface. It delivers 3404 points in the single-core score and 4265 in multicore, placing it well below modern standards. While the single-core performance is slightly higher than some low-power Atom variants, the multicore score reflects its single-threaded design, with no ability to scale across multiple cores or threads. The 67 W TDP and lack of integrated graphics mean it requires a dedicated GPU and adequate cooling, typical of server-class components of that era.

Memory support includes DDR1 at 400 MT/s in a dual-channel configuration, offering a peak bandwidth of 6400 MB/s—impressive for the early 2000s but now obsolete. The Opteron 144 supports a range of chipsets including NVIDIA nForce 3/4, ATi Xpress, and VIA K8T800, indicating its versatility across different motherboard platforms of the time. It lacks ECC memory support and does not include simultaneous multithreading, limiting its use to basic server workloads or legacy systems.

Notable features include support for MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, and 3DNow! extensions, providing some multimedia and computational capabilities for its era. However, it does not support newer instruction sets like AVX or AES-NI, which are standard in modern CPUs. The lack of integrated graphics means users must rely on a discrete GPU, and the processor’s locked multiplier prevents overclocking.

In summary, the Opteron 144 is best suited for legacy server environments or educational purposes, where understanding the evolution of server architecture is more important than raw performance. While it once powered early data centers, today it serves as a historical artifact, far outpaced by modern processors that deliver hundreds of times the performance in both single- and multicore workloads.
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AMD Opteron 144

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Opteron 144
Cores: 1
Threads: 1
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 9x (locked)
Core Name: Venus
Socket: Socket 939
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 67 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR1

Physical Specifications

Process: 90 nm
Die Area: 193 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 3DNow!
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