AMD EPYC 7542
About processor
The AMD EPYC 7542 is an impressive server processor with a total of 32 cores and 64 threads, making it a powerhouse for demanding server workloads. With a generous 128MB L3 cache, this processor is designed to handle intensive tasks with ease.
One of the standout features of the EPYC 7542 is its high TDP of 225W, allowing for consistent and reliable performance even under heavy loads. This makes it an excellent choice for data center and enterprise environments where reliability and performance are crucial.
In terms of real-world performance, the EPYC 7542 excels in both single and multi-core tasks, as evidenced by its Geekbench 6 scores of 1252 for single-core performance and 4104 for multi-core performance. This makes it an ideal choice for virtualization, data analytics, and other multi-threaded workloads.
Overall, the AMD EPYC 7542 is a top-tier server processor that offers exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability. Its high core and thread count, large cache, and impressive benchmark scores make it a compelling choice for businesses looking to boost their server performance.
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).
32
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
64
Basic Frequency
2.9GHz
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 3.4GHz
L3 Cache
128MB
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
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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
952
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
3323
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2093
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
46747
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core