6220 vs 6212: comparison

Comparison of 6220 and 6212: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

6220 has a higher base clock (3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz) and a higher maximum clock (3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz).

Both processors match on: core count (8), thread count (8), L3 cache (16 MB), TDP (115 W), process node (32 nm).

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

Parameter62206212
Cores / threads 8 / 8 8 / 8
Max boost clock 3.6 GHz 3.2 GHz
L3 cache 16 MB 16 MB
TDP 115 W 115 W
Process 32 nm 32 nm

Full specification table

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

Parameter 6220 6212
General
Segment Server Server
Product line AMD Opteron 6200 Series Processor AMD Opteron 6200 Series Processor
Product family AMD Opteron AMD Opteron
Process 32 nm 32 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 8 8
Threads 8 8
Base clock 3 GHz 2.6 GHz
Max boost clock 3.6 GHz 3.2 GHz
L1 cache 384 KB 384 KB
L2 cache 8 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 16 MB 16 MB
TDP 115 W 115 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 DDR3
Max memory speed 2 GHz 2 GHz
Graphics
Has integrated graphics No No
Package and thermal
Sockets supported G34 G34
TJUNCTION 71.7 °C 71.7 °C
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) OS6220WKT8GGU OS6212WKT8GGU

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