Is the Opteron 2382 worth buying in 2026?

Only to repair or complete an existing Socket F system. For any new build, a modern low-end CPU is faster, cheaper to run and far easier to support.

What socket and memory does it need?

It uses Socket F (1207) and pairs with registered DDR2 memory on server boards. It will not fit AM2, AM3 or any modern socket.

How does it compare with the Opteron 2384 or 2390?

Those are higher-clocked Shanghai parts with the same core count and cache. The 2382 trades some speed for a lower 75 W TDP.

Does it support virtualization?

It has AMD-V virtualization, so older hypervisors can run on it. Newer hypervisor versions may drop support for this generation.

Is $175 a good price?

No. Used Opteron 2382 chips usually sell for a small fraction of that. The $175 at Global One Technology as of November 3, 2026 only makes sense for a sealed new-old-stock part.

Typically just the processor, and often only the chip itself for new old stock. A heatsink and fan are usually sold separately.

Where is the AMD Opteron Quad-Core 2382 2.6GHz Processor cheapest?

At Global One Technology, for $175.00, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the AMD Opteron Quad-Core 2382 2.6GHz Processor?

5 stores we checked sell it, including US IT Hardware, Global One Technology, ServerWorlds, Memory Clearance, Hard Disk Direct.

AMD Opteron Quad-Core 2382 2.6GHz Processor

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$175.00at Global One TechnologyObserved Nov 3, 2026, 8:50 AM

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Our take on the AMD Opteron Quad-Core 2382 2.6GHz Processor

The AMD Opteron 2382 is a quad-core server processor from the 2008-era Shanghai generation, running at 2.6 GHz with 6 MB of L3 cache and a 75 W TDP. It fits Socket F (1207) boards and is meant for multi-socket servers, not desktop PCs. It is long out of production, so it sells only as new old stock or used pulls. The best new price is $175 at Global One Technology as of November 3, 2026, which is far above what this class of chip typically fetches on the used market.