[geeks] Difference between Athlon64 and Opteron?

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Phil Brutsche wrote:
> Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
> 
>>Also, in the beginning, there wasn't any difference between the Opteron 
>>1xx and 2xx chips, so you could use multiple 1xx chips in a machine. 
>>Does that still apply?
> 
> 
> ???  Good question.
> 
> I was under the impression that the "1" in "1xx" meant it could not be
> used in multi-processor configurations.

Officially, yes, but I've used two Opteron 140's in a machine and it has 
worked.

Whether it works with the latest dual-core and high speed parts (175, 
150, 152, etc.), I don't know.  And I don't have the money to try it.

Peace...  Sridhar