AMD EPYC 7552 processor review

EPYC 7552 processor released by AMD; release date: 7 Aug 2019. The processor is based on Zen 2 microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 48, threads - 96. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.35 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 7 nm. Cache size: L1 - 4.5 MB, L2 - 24 MB, L3 - 192 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR4-3200.

Supported socket types: SP3. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 200 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4843

1527

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

185062

72235

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	1527
PassMark - CPU mark	72235

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 2
Launch date	7 Aug 2019
Place in performance rating	632
Performance
Base frequency	2.2 GHz
Die size	74 mm²
L1 cache	4.5 MB
L2 cache	24 MB
L3 cache	192 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm
Maximum frequency	3.35 GHz
Number of cores	48
Number of threads	96
Transistor count	3800 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	8
Supported memory types	DDR4-3200
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Sockets supported	SP3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	200 Watt
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	4.0