The AMD Opteron 6168 was a server/workstation processor with 12 cores, launched in March 2010. It is part of the Opteron lineup, using the Magny-Cours architecture with Socket G34. To further increase overall system performance, up to two Opteron 6168 CPUs can work together in a multi-processor (SMP) configuration. Opteron 6168 has 12 MB of L3 cache and operates at 1900 MHz. AMD is making the Opteron 6168 on a 45 nm production node using 1,800 million transistors. The multiplier is locked on Opteron 6168, which limits its overclocking potential.
With a TDP of 115 W, the Opteron 6168 consumes a lot of power, so good cooling is definitely needed. AMD's processor supports DDR3 memory. For communication with other components in the computer, Opteron 6168 uses a PCI-Express Gen 2 connection. This processor lacks integrated graphics, you might need a graphics card.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Opteron 6168, which greatly improves virtual machine performance.