difference between Opteron 885 and 285?

[Toadster]

they look the same - what am i missing?

Compare OPN Processor Model Frequency Socket Wattage L2 Cache Manf. Tech.
OSA885CCWOF Dual-Core AMD Opteron? Processor 885 2.6Ghz Socket 940 95.0W 2 MB .09 micron SOI View Details
OSA885FAA6CC Dual-Core AMD Opteron? Processor 885 2.6Ghz Socket 940 95.0W 2 MB .09 micron SOI View Details
OSA285FAA6CB Dual-Core AMD Opteron? Processor 285 2.6Ghz Socket 940 95.0W 2 MB .09 micron SOI View Details
OSA285CBWOF Dual-Core AMD Opteron? Processor 285 2.6Ghz Socket 940 95.0W 2 MB .09 micron SOI View Details
OSA285CBBOX Dual-Core AMD Opteron? Processor 285 2.6Ghz Socket 940 95.0W 2 MB .09 micron SOI View Details

from here -> http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/opteron/Default.aspx

 

[robertk2012]

Its kind of technical but the easiest way to explain it is that the 800 series are designed to use more processors on the motherboard.

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/Pro...nformation/0,,30_118_8796_9240,00.html

 

[RadiclDreamer]

opteron 1xx can have 1 cpu per board while the 2xx can do 2 and so on.

 

[Toadster]

ahhh 2-way vs 8-way... i get it... dang, those 800 series CPU's are EXPENSIVE!!!

 

[robertk2012]

lol yes they are.

 

[EffeX]

8x Opteron 885 and quadros in sli= world record.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Originally posted by: Toadster
ahhh 2-way vs 8-way... i get it... dang, those 800 series CPU's are EXPENSIVE!!!

yeah, its because of their scalability (in terms of multiple processors) The ability to have 16 cores working so efficiently together is well worth the price...

 

[Toadster]

Originally posted by: EffeX
8x Opteron 885 and quadros in sli= world record.

for gaming? meh - probably wouldn't scale...

maybe when Crysis comes out though