AMD EPYC 7663 processor review

EPYC 7663 processor released by AMD; release date: 15 Mar 2021. At the time of release, the processor cost $6366.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 56, threads - 112. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.5 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 7 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 512 KB (per core), L3 - 256 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR4.

Supported socket types: SP3. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 240 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4760

2616

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

154674

82883

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2616
PassMark - CPU mark	82883

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	15 Mar 2021
Launch price (MSRP)	$6366
Place in performance rating	91
Performance
Base frequency	2000 MHz
Die size	8x 81 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	256 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm
Maximum frequency	3.5 GHz
Number of cores	56
Number of threads	112
Transistor count	33,200 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	225 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Sockets supported	SP3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	240 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)