6166 HE vs 6140: comparison

Comparison of 6166 HE and 6140: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

6166 HE has more cores (12 vs 8), more threads (12 vs 8) and a lower TDP (85 W vs 115 W).

At the same time, 6140 has a higher base clock (2.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz).

Both processors match on: L3 cache (12 MB).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

Parameter6166 HE6140
Cores / threads 12 / 12 8 / 8
L3 cache 12 MB 12 MB
TDP 85 W 115 W

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter 6166 HE 6140
General
Segment Server Server
Product line AMD Opteron 6100 Series Processor AMD Opteron 6100 Series Processor
Product family AMD Opteron AMD Opteron
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 12 8
Threads 12 8
Base clock 1.8 GHz 2.6 GHz
L1 cache 1.5 MB 1 MB
L2 cache 6 MB 4 MB
L3 cache 12 MB 12 MB
TDP 85 W 115 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 DDR3
Max memory speed 1.8 GHz 1.8 GHz
Graphics
Has integrated graphics No No
Package and thermal
Sockets supported G34 G34
TJUNCTION 69 °C 69 °C
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) OS6166VATCEGO OS6140WKT8EGO
Product ID (Box) — OS6140WKT8EGOWOF

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