AMD released the Opteron X2 180 processor :year_text, expanding its popular :family_text series. Thanks to the use of the 90 nm process node, the manufacturer achieved an excellent balance of performance. The chip is installed in the compatible motherboards socket. The CPU received 2 physical cores. Thanks to multi-threading technology, it processes up to 2 data threads. By default, the cores function at 2.4 GHz. The manufacturer indicates heat dissipation at 110 W in standard operating mode. In entry-level or mid-range gaming builds, this processor will perform confidently, providing acceptable frame rates when using an appropriate graphics accelerator.