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AMD EPYC 7272 server processor SP3 socket green PCB gold contacts

AMD

AMD EPYC 7272 12-Core 2.9 GHz 100-000000079 server processor

SKU CH-H8H0-6JECJ MPN 100-000000079

12-core server processor with 24 threads, 2.9 GHz base clock, 64 MB L3 cache and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes for high-density workloads

  • NameEPYC 7272
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket SP3
  • # of Cores12-Core
  • # of Threads24
  • Operating Frequency2.9 GHz
  • Max Turbo Frequency3.2 GHz
  • 12 cores and 24 threads accelerate multi-threaded server workloads
  • 9 GHz base clock with 3.2 GHz max turbo frequency for responsive performance
  • 64 MB L3 cache plus 6 MB L2 cache reduces data-access latency
  • 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory controller supports high memory bandwidth
  • 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0 connectivity for fast I/O expansion

Purpose-built server processor

The AMD EPYC 7272 is a 12-core, 24-thread CPU designed for Socket SP3 platforms. It operates at a base frequency of 2.9 GHz with a maximum boost of 3.2 GHz. The processor features 64 MB of L3 cache and 6 MB of L2 cache, built on 7 nm process technology. It supports 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory and provides 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0 connectivity. This OEM part is sold without a cooling device.

Suited for dense multi-threaded workloads

This processor fits virtualisation hosts, hyper-converged nodes and compute clusters that benefit from high core counts and wide memory bandwidth within a 120 W thermal envelope. The 8-channel memory architecture and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes help reduce I/O bottlenecks in storage-heavy or GPU-accelerated deployments. Buyers who require higher per-core frequencies for lightly threaded applications or who need a processor with an included cooler should consider other options.

Socket SP3 compatibility requirement

The processor installs exclusively into a Socket SP3 motherboard with appropriate BIOS support for the EPYC 7002 series. No other socket type will accept this chip. Verify platform qualification before purchase.

Highlights

  • 12 cores and 24 threads accelerate multi-threaded server workloads
  • 9 GHz base clock with 3.2 GHz max turbo frequency for responsive performance
  • 64 MB L3 cache plus 6 MB L2 cache reduces data-access latency
  • 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory controller supports high memory bandwidth
  • 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0 connectivity for fast I/O expansion

Specifications

BrandAMD
SeriesAMD EPYC 7002
NameEPYC 7272
Model100-000000079
CPU Socket TypeSocket SP3
# of Cores12-Core
# of Threads24
Operating Frequency2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.2 GHz
L3 Cache64MB
64-Bit SupportYes
Manufacturing Tech7 nm
Integrated Memory Controller SpeedDDR4 3200
Memory Channel8 Channel
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
PCI Express Revision4.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes128
Thermal Design Power120W
Cooling DeviceCooling device not included - Processor Only
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size203 × 127 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this EPYC 7272 in a Socket SP3 motherboard, and what step is often missed?

Align the gold triangle on the processor with the socket corner, lower the retention frame, then torque the captive screws in a cross pattern to the board-specified value; skipping the cross-pattern sequence is the common error that causes uneven contact.

What maintenance or replacement will this 120 W processor need later?

The thermal interface material between the CPU lid and heatsink should be refreshed every two to three years; the processor itself has no user-replaceable parts and no moving components.

What limit appears first when all 12 cores run at 3.2 GHz boost for extended periods?

The 120 W thermal design power is reached first; the VRM and cooler must dissipate that heat continuously or the firmware will throttle clocks below the 3.2 GHz maximum turbo frequency.

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