OS6278WKTGGGU - AMD Opteron 6278 16-Core 2.40GHz Socket G34 115W Server CPU for ProLiant DL385p Gen8 PowerEdge R715 R815
Description
The AMD Opteron 6278 is a Socket G34 (LGA1944) server processor from the Opteron 6200 Series (Interlagos). It’s a 16-core CPU designed for multi-socket enterprise platforms and dense virtualization / compute workloads where high core count and platform memory capacity matter.
Technical Specifications
- CPU Model: AMD Opteron 6278 (Opteron 6200 Series / Interlagos)
- Socket / Package: Socket G34 (LGA1944)
- Cores / Threads: 16 Cores / 16 Threads
- Base Clock: 2.40GHz
- Turbo: 2.70GHz all-core turbo, up to 3.30GHz max Turbo Core
- L2 Cache: 16MB total (8 x 2MB)
- L3 Cache: 16MB total
- HyperTransport: Up to 6.4 GT/s
- TDP: 115W
- Process: 32nm SOI
- Stepping / Revision: OR-B2 / Rev. B2
Interchangeable / Replacement Part Numbers
OS6278WKTGGGU, Opteron 6278, AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 6278, 689494-001, 686865-B21, 686865-L21, 097-0563-001
Recommended Thermal Paste (Sold Separately)
Fresh thermal compound is recommended when installing or replacing a CPU: Shin-Etsu G751
✅ Confirmed Compatibility
Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on your system’s specific configuration. It’s essential to verify compatibility with your system or motherboard manufacturer prior to installation.
✔ HPE ProLiant: DL385p Gen8, BL465c Gen8, DL585 G7, BL685c G7
✔ PowerEdge: M915, R715, R815, C6145
✔ ASUS Servers: RS500A-E6/PS4, RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8, RS700DA-E6/PS4, RS720QA-E6/RS12, RS724QA-E6/RS12, RS704DA-E6/PS4
✔ Supermicro Motherboards / Systems: H8DGi-F, H8DG6-F, H8QGi-F, H8QG6-F, A+ Server 2022TG-HTRF, AS-4042G-72RF4
✔ Broad Socket G34 Compatibility: Compatible with Socket G34 systems that explicitly support AMD Opteron 6200 Series / Interlagos processors and the required BIOS or firmware level.
☑️ Key Features
☑️ 16-core server CPU for Socket G34 enterprise platforms
☑️ Designed for multi-socket server environments
☑️ Strong fit for virtualization, compute nodes, database workloads, and legacy enterprise refreshes
☑️ 115W TDP server-class processor
☑️ Broad compatibility across many Socket G34 Opteron 6200 Series platforms
⚙️ Fit Notes
- Verify your system uses Socket G34 / LGA1944 and supports AMD Opteron 6200 Series processors before ordering.
- Many platforms require the correct BIOS/firmware level before the CPU will POST.
- In multi-socket systems, use matching CPUs across sockets for best stability.
- Memory speed and maximum capacity depend on the server platform, DIMM type, and memory population rules.
- Apply fresh thermal compound during installation: Shin-Etsu G751
