AMD EPYC 7551
About processor
The AMD EPYC 7551 is a powerhouse of a processor designed for server use and built under the code name Naples. With a staggering 32 cores and 64 threads, this processor delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance, making it perfect for demanding server workloads. The ample 64MB of L3 cache ensures fast and efficient data access, further enhancing its overall processing capabilities.
In terms of power consumption, the EPYC 7551 has a TDP of 180W, which is relatively high but understandable given its high core and thread count. Despite the high TDP, AMD has managed to keep the power efficiency in check without sacrificing performance.
In Geekbench 6 benchmarks, the EPYC 7551 achieved a single-core score of 958 and a multi-core score of 5632, showcasing its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads with ease.
Overall, the AMD EPYC 7551 is a top-of-the-line processor that offers exceptional performance and efficiency for server applications. Its high core and thread count, ample cache, and impressive benchmark scores make it an excellent choice for businesses and data centers looking for a reliable and powerful CPU to handle their server workloads.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Server
Launch Date
June 2017
Code Name
Naples
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
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
2.0GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
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 3.0GHz
L3 Cache
64MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
SP3
Technology
?
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.
14 nm
TDP
180W
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 3.0 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
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
8
Bus Speed
Up to 2666MT/s
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
296
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
306
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1787
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
38850
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core