AMD Opteron 6344

The AMD Opteron 6344 packs 12 cores and 12 threads. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 2.6GHz base to 3.2GHz boost. It drops into the G34 socket with a 115W TDP — about 9.6W per core.

Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.