Official Socket 939 Opteron Most Overclockable Stepping Averages + Info - Overclock.net

**ENTERPRISE** · 11-04-06

I found this and thought you people here with Opteron Single and Dual core alike would find this interesting. This is not all of my own work so I cannot take full credit for this thread. The sources mentioned below deserve much credit. I felt one location of useful information would be beneficial.

The Following article contains information on the AMD Opteron 939 series

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Official Socket AM2/AM2+ Opteron Most Overclockable Stepping Averages + Info

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1.CPU Used
2.CPU Stepping
3.V-core in use at current Overclock
4.Current Overclocked speed

Now Lets tell you exactly what the Letters and numbers mean in a Stepping Code:

What do the letters mean?

For Example CCBBE

CCBBE
1st letter: "production/release code"
Pre-production or early samples have an "A" here where final production batches will be a "C" (for current chips). Some may recall that Venice samples where seen in the wild as "ABBLE" and current production runs are "LBBLE". While complete understanding of this is unknown at this time, it is clear that this has something to do with early samples.

CCBBE
2nd letter: "core cache code"
A = single core, 1MB
B = single core, 512KB
C = dual core, 1MB (each)
D = dual core, 512MB (each)

Note: 'Toledo' cores (1MB) with half the cache disabled will still be coded as "C". Therefore, you can see earlie 4600+ samples as ACXXX with only 512KB per core enabled.

CCBBE
3rd and 4th letters/numbers: "memory controller revision"
Works like a counter using all letter of the alphabet and digits 1-9. 3rd letter increments when running though all available 'steppings' as noted by the 4th letter.

CCBBE
5th letter: "revision code"
C = rev C (as in CG Clawhammers)
D = rev D (as in D0 for CBBID chips....)
E = rev E (as in the rev E 'San Diego' core)

-FCG & s7e9h3n

0530, 0534, 0550, 0551, 0606, 0607, 0608, 1610 etc. etc. etc.
Simple,
the first 2 numbers (0610) are the year the CPU was made
the second 2 numbers (0610) are the week of that year that the CPU was produced (hence the highest it could ever be is 52)

MPMW, UPMW, VPMW, DPMW etc. etc.
These are some kind of packing code, it is beleived that the first letter (DPMW) has to do with the day the CPU was made, the details are still unknown.

Info Thanks to ''euphoricmix''

What Stepping Is Your Hammer?

Quote:

Increasing the multiplier is unlikely to be the big problem in overclocking a
low-speed Opteron. Getting one capable of overclocking a lot will be.

More info here : http://www.overclockers.com/tips00466/

Revision Guide for
AMD AthlonTM 64 and
AMD OpteronTM Processors

Quote:

communicate updated product information to designers of computer systems and software
developers. This revision guide includes information on the following products:

• AMD Athlon™ 64 processor
• AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual core processor
• Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor – includes desktop replacement (DTR)
• AMD Athlon 64 FX processor
• AMD Opteron™ processor
• Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor
• AMD Sempron™ processor
• AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology
• Mobile AMD Sempron processor
• Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M processor

Whole document here : http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/25759.pdf

Single Core Socket 939 Opterons 90NM :

Opteron 100-series "Venus" (standard-power, 90 nm)

*All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)

*All models support up to Unbuffered PC3200 DDR SDRAM

*All models only support singleprocessor configurations

Opteron 100 Series Overclocking Stepping average Info ( Single Core )

CABNE 0539: and before were great overclockers ~3.0ghz+

CABNE 0540: and after haven't been that great but still not bad ~2.8ghz

CABYE 0539: and before not to bad ~2.8ghz

CABYE 0540: and after great oc'ers ~3.0ghz+

CABGE: All weeks not the greatest 2.6-2.7 at high voltage

CAB2E: All weeks are hitting about 3.0ghz+ except the 0546 FPDW, which has never been seen above 2.8ghz, even at 1.6v.

CACJE: from 2006 have also been doing pretty well, 2.9ghz+ on relatively low voltage and air cooling.

CAB1E 0614: and anything else that happens to come out, 2.9+ stock/low voltage.

Dual Core Socket 939 Opterons 90NM:

Opteron 100-series "Denmark" (90 nm)

*All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64 (AMD's x86-64 implementation)

*All models support up to Unbuffered PC3200 DDR SDRAM

*All models only support singleprocessor configurations

Opteron 100 Series Overclocking average Stepping Info

**Warning Take Note**

CCBWE: are less likely to be coldbugged.
CCBBE and CCB1E: are very likely to be coldbugged.

Only such issues would arrise in the event of using Extreme cooling solutions such as Phase.

Averaging >=2800

CCB1E 0550VPMW
CCB1E 0605XPMW
CCB1E 0608MPMW
CCB1E 0609FPMW/FPAW
CCBBE 0610DPMW (most consistent for 3GHz +)
CCBBE 0617FPMW
CCBWE 0602BPMW
CCBBE 0615DPMW/EPMW

Averaging 2600-2800

CCB1E 0606FPMW
CCB1E 0609FPBW
CCBWE 0530TPMW
CCBWE 0546XPMW/MPMW
CCBWE 0550UPMW/VPMW
LCB9E 0646RPMW (Rebadged X2 stepping for the last batch of 939s, seem decent with voltage)

Averaging <=2600

CCBWE 0534SPMW
CCBWE 0541RPMW
CCBWE 0543TPMW
CCBWE 0551UMPW/VPMW
CCBWE 0604TPMW
CCBWE 0607UPBW
CCBWE 0609FPAW

KNOWN steppings to AVOID if you want at least 2.9ghz:

CCBWE 0607_____(Any processor of that week)
CCBWE 0602_____(Any processor of that week)
CCBWE 0551_____(Any processor of that week)
CCBWE 0546MPMW
CCBWE 0543TPMW
CCBWE 0534SPMW

Overclock.Net Member successful Opteron 100 Series Overclocks

1.Mudd: Opteron 165 CCBBE0616XPMW @ 3.0GHZ
2.tubnotub1 : Opteron 165 CCBBE0617FPMW @ 3.0GHZ
3.boredom: Opteron 148 Cabye 0543 @ 3.0GHZ
4.TheSubtleKnife: Opteron 144 CAB2E 0546UPMW @ 3.0GHZ
5.Norz: Opteron 146 CACJE @ 3.0GHZ
6.3XTR3M3: Opteron 170 CCBWE 0530TPMW @3.065GHZ
7.BrinNutz: Opteron 165 CCBBE 0610 @ 3.0GHZ
8.TheWaxShop :
Opteron 170 CCBWE 0551 UPMW @ 3.015GHZ
Opteron 148 CABYE 0542 FPMW @ 3.504GHZ
9.dotcomthese: Opteron 165 ccbbe 0617 @ 3.0GHZ
10.Kaxx: Opteron 165 CCBBE 0610DPMW @ 3.0GHZ
11.NuclearCrap: Opteron 165 CCBBE 0617FPMW @ 3.0 GHZ
12.MjrTom: Opteron 165 CCBBE 0615DPMW
Prime stable at 3.0GHz with 1.55v
Superpi 32M stable at 3.1GHz with 1.55v
13. Ira-k: Opteron 150 CACJE 0603GPBW @ 3162 GHZ
14. noneed4me2 : Opteron 170 LCB9E 0652 WPMW @ 2.8 GHZ+
15. YeaBaby : Opteron 170 LCBQE @ 2.8 GHZ
16.vwgti : Opteron 170 LCB9E 0651RPMW @ 3.0GHZ 1.35v

Quote:

Originally Posted by txtmstrjoe

Theoretically (or, more precisely, potentially), all K8 Opterons can hit the magical 3.0GHz.

Quote:

Originally Posted by txtmstrjoe

In practice, though, the factors are just too numerous and random to make a clear and precise prediction. As you've alluded to, having a chip with a good stepping helps somewhat, as data collected by various observers suggest that certain batches of chips tend to have an average max overclocking level; however, since it's subject to the law of averages, there will be some chips who don't meet the average, and some that may exceed it. Trends are not absolute, no matter how much we may want to believe in them if they're favorable (or how much we may want to refute them, if not favorable).

There is only one absolute law in the world of the dark art, and that is "Nothing is absolute." Theory and potential are one thing; results, observation, and reality are entirely different.

Hope this helps!

I had to Quote this !

The Opteron 185 Dual core has been left out as i cant find the best stepping average for this CPU at current.

If people have New steppings to add for the Opteron 100 series both for Single and Dual core then send me a PM and ill add it with your average or maximum overclock and put your Username by it.

Hope this helps.

Source:http://wiki.extremeoverclocking.com/wiki/Opteron
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...22_.2890_nm.29
Source:http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=246130
Source:http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/unions/...d=2812&print=1
Source:http://icrontic.com/articles/amd_socket_am2_review
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...icroprocessors

Visit my other thread like this just for AMD Opteron 939 Series
Socket AM2/AM2+ Most Overclockable Stepping Averages + Info

euphoricmix · 11-16-06

A brief explanation:

1st letter= production release C is for current

2nd letter= A = single core, 1MB; B = single core, 512KB; C = dual core, 1MB (each); D = dual core, 512MB (each)

3rd & 4th letter= memory control revision such as;
FX-55: XXA2X
FX-57: XXBNX
FX-57 (new stepping)/FX-60: XXB2X
3700+ (new stepping): XXB3X
Opteron 165/170:XXBWX, XXB1X, XXBBX

5th letter= is the revision code, like the E is refering to the San Diego Core

For a more detailed explanation read through this:

What do the letters mean?

CCBWE/CCB1E/CCBBE

Quote:
Originally Posted by freecableguy @ xtremesystems
Example: CCBWE

CCBBE
1st letter: "production/release code"
Pre-production or early samples have an "A" here where final production batches will be a "C" (for current chips). Some may recall that Venice samples where seen in the wild as "ABBLE" and current production runs are "LBBLE". While complete understanding of this is unknown at this time, it is clear that this has something to do with early samples.

CCBBE
2nd letter: "core cache code"
A = single core, 1MB
B = single core, 512KB
C = dual core, 1MB (each)
D = dual core, 512MB (each)

Note: 'Toledo' cores (1MB) with half the cache disabled will still be coded as "C". Therefore, you can see earlie 4600+ samples as ACXXX with only 512KB per core enabled.

CCBBE
3rd and 4th letters/numbers: "memory controller revision"
Works like a counter using all letter of the alphabet and digits 1-9. 3rd letter increments when running though all available 'steppings' as noted by the 4th letter.

FX-55: XXA2X
FX-57: XXBNX
FX-57 (new stepping)/FX-60: XXB2X
3700+ (new stepping): XXB3X
Opteron 165/170:XXBWX, XXB1X, XXBBX
...
and so on...

CCBBE
5th letter: "revision code"
C = rev C (as in CG Clawhammers)
D = rev D (as in D0 for CBBID chips....)
E = rev E (as in the rev E 'San Diego' core)

-FCG & s7e9h3n

0530, 0534, 0550, 0551, 0606, 0607, 0608, 1610 etc. etc. etc.
Simple,
the first 2 numbers (0610) are the year the CPU was made
the second 2 numbers (0610) are the week of that year that the CPU was produced (hence the highest it could ever be is 52)

MPMW, UPMW, VPMW, DPMW etc. etc.
These are some kind of packing code, it is beleived that the first letter (DPMW) has to do with the day the CPU was made, the details are still unknown.

----------------------------------* ----------------------------------* -----

Opteron 165:
CCB1E 0550VPMW
CCB1E 0606VPMW
CCB1E 0608MPMW
CCBBE 0610DPMW

Opteron 170:
CCBWE 0550UPMW <- this one is the exception to the rule, this stepping actually has quite a few total duds that can't exceed 2.7ghz. Still, I myself have owned one that did 3ghz.
CCB1E 0550VPMW
CCB1E 0609FPAW

Honorable Mention:
CCBWE 0530TPMW -> most of them cant quite hit 3ghz, more like 2.9-2.95.
CCBWE 0546XPMW -> OK stepping, 2.85-2.9ghz average
CCBWE 0609FPAW -> Do not confuse with the CCB1E 0609FPAW, which is a better CPU. This CCBWE version seems to be a 2.9ghz average.

KNOWN steppings to AVOID if you want at least 2.9ghz:

CCBWE 0607_____(Any processor of that week)
CCBWE 0551_____(Any processor of that week)
CCBWE 0546MPMW
CCBWE 0543TPMW
CCBWE 0534SPMW

sublime0 · 03-16-07

Sweet now when my opty arives today 03/16/07 i will be able to see what i am capable of... you rock man!

ira-k · 03-16-07

I've been having good luck with my 150, I can hit it with a 12X, 11X and 10X..I'll try 9X next..I really need to get a Lanparty board for it, if I can hit 3100 with it on this mobo I probably will...It's burning in pretty good, I'm having to use less V-Core and have been able to tighten the timings some...

150-CACJE 0603GPBW
BN-E4 Revision

EDIT: These are my newest OC's....I think I'm topped out now with it on this mobo and ram...Not that I'm complaining they have done very well for what they are it amazes me they have kept up this well...You got to love Micron....

...CPU-Z Validator 3242mhz
CPU-Z Validated 3242mhz

...http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=205813
CPU-Z Validated 3197mhz

...http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=205810
CPU-Z Validated 3181mhz

killerfromsky · 03-18-07

who knows something about this stepping:
LCB9E 0636APMW
it's from an opty 165

sublime0 · 03-19-07

Ok.. LCB9E isnt as bad as people say.i was praying i wouldnt get LCB9E after i ordered from newegg.. Ive seen reviews saying it wouldnt go past 1.9ghz.. BUy yea right.. Pushing 2.8 max!

DudeAbides · 04-21-07

Quote:

Originally Posted by sublime0

Ok.. LCB9E isnt as bad as people say.i was praying i wouldnt get LCB9E after i ordered from newegg.. Ive seen reviews saying it wouldnt go past 1.9ghz.. BUy yea right.. Pushing 2.8 max!

what voltage and cooling are you using?

noneed4me2 · 04-27-07

I am hitting 2.8+ on my LCB9E 0652 WPMW, its at 1.4v right now orthos stable 8+ hours http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=191042 . Mootfox and The Duke are also getting good clocks out of there LCB9Es. I think their at least better than most CCBWEs.

Edit: LCB9E 0652 WPMW http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=193096 at 1.4v. Idle is 36c load is 52c for 1hour in Orthos. The LCB9E are turning out real good, even at lower voltage.

RobNyc · 05-03-07

Great thread.. well the person mine from said this cpu does 2.7 on stock volts.
Yesterday I tried 1 of the saved CMOS and it was 2950mhz hehe but I dont want to try using the pc a lot because i have bad HSF not even the opty 165 stock one =\ so I'm here looking for a new HSF

**ENTERPRISE** · 05-05-07

Quote:

Originally Posted by noneed4me2

I am hitting 2.8+ on my LCB9E 0652 WPMW, its at 1.4v right now orthos stable 8+ hours http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=191042 . Mootfox and The Duke are also getting good clocks out of there LCB9Es. I think their at least better than most CCBWEs.

Edit: LCB9E 0652 WPMW http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=193096 at 1.4v. Idle is 36c load is 52c for 1hour in Orthos. The LCB9E are turning out real good, even at lower voltage.

Nice one. Well I have now added you to the list. Sorry for the delay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobNyc

Great thread.. well the person mine from said this cpu does 2.7 on stock volts.
Yesterday I tried 1 of the saved CMOS and it was 2950mhz hehe but I dont want to try using the pc a lot because i have bad HSF not even the opty 165 stock one =\ so I'm here looking for a new HSF

Well If I was to reccomend a cooler that im sure will help you would be the Thermalright 120 with a good 90CFM Or above 120mm fan.

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