The AMD Opteron X2 285 was a server/workstation processor with 2 cores, launched in March 2006. It is part of the Opteron X2 lineup, using the Italy architecture with Socket 940. To further increase overall system performance, up to two Opteron X2 285 CPUs can link up in a multi-processor (SMP) configuration. Opteron X2 285 has 1 MB of L2 cache and operates at 2.6 GHz. AMD is building the Opteron X2 285 on a 90 nm production process using 233 million transistors. The multiplier is locked on Opteron X2 285, which limits its overclocking capabilities.
With a TDP of 95 W, the Opteron X2 285 consumes a good deal of power, so decent cooling is needed. For communication with other components in the computer, Opteron X2 285 uses a PCI-Express Gen 2 connection. This processor lacks integrated graphics, you might need a graphics card.
The SSE4 instruction set is not supported, which can cause problems with modern games, as they require that capability.