AMD EPYC 7642
About processor
The AMD EPYC 7642 processor is a powerhouse for server applications, offering a total of 48 cores and 96 threads to handle heavy workloads with ease. With a massive 256MB of L3 cache, this CPU ensures that data-intensive tasks are processed quickly and efficiently. The high TDP of 225W allows for sustained performance under heavy use, making it a reliable choice for demanding server environments.
In terms of real-world performance, the AMD EPYC 7642 shines with impressive Geekbench 6 scores, achieving 1210 in single-core and 3204 in multi-core tests. This demonstrates its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications with equal efficiency.
Overall, the AMD EPYC 7642 is a top-of-the-line processor that delivers exceptional performance for server applications. It offers a high core/thread count, large cache size, and impressive benchmark results, making it an excellent choice for businesses and data centers in need of a reliable and powerful CPU for their server infrastructure. Whether it's for virtualization, database management, or high-performance computing, the EPYC 7642 is a solid choice for demanding workloads.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Server
Launch Date
August 2019
Code Name
Rome
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
48
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
96
Basic Frequency
2.3GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 3.3GHz
L3 Cache
256MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
SP3
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
7 nm
TDP
225W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe 4.0 x128
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
8
Bus Speed
Up to 3200MT/s
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
871
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1722
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2036
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
58177
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core