AMD EPYC 7272 processor review

EPYC 7272 processor released by AMD; release date: 7 Aug 2019. At the time of release, the processor cost $625. The processor is designed for server-computers and based on Zen 2 microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 12, threads - 24. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.2 GHz. Cache size: L1 - 768 KB, L2 - 6 MB, L3 - 64 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR4-3200. Maximum memory size: 4 TB.

Supported socket types: SP3, LGA-4094. Power consumption (TDP): 120 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

1775

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

42832

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	1775
PassMark - CPU mark	42832

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 2
Family	AMD EPYC
Launch date	7 Aug 2019
Launch price (MSRP)	$625
OPN PIB	100-100000079WOF
OPN Tray	100-000000079
Place in performance rating	791
Series	AMD EPYC 7002
Vertical segment	Server
Performance
Base frequency	2.9 GHz
L1 cache	768 KB
L2 cache	6 MB
L3 cache	64 MB
Maximum frequency	3.2 GHz
Number of cores	12
Number of threads	24
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	8
Maximum memory bandwidth	190.7 GB/s
Maximum memory size	4 TB
Supported memory types	DDR4-3200
Compatibility
Socket Count	1P/2P
Sockets supported	SP3, LGA-4094
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	120 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	128
PCI Express revision	4.0
PCIe configurations	x16, x8