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AMD EPYC 7F52 server CPU, SP3 socket, silver heat spreader, no cooler included

AMD

AMD EPYC 7F52 100-000000140 server processor 16-core 3.5 GHz 256 MB L3

SKU CH-ZPTX-6J551 MPN 100-000000140

16-core server processor with 3.5 GHz base clock, 256 MB L3 cache, 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and eight DDR4-3200 memory channels

  • NameEPYC 7F52
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket SP3
  • # of Cores16-Core
  • # of Threads32
  • Operating Frequency3.5 GHz
  • Max Turbo FrequencyUp to 3.9 GHz
  • 16 cores at 3.5 GHz base clock deliver high single-thread speed for latency-sensitive workloads
  • 32 threads enable dense virtualisation and parallel processing across 8 memory channels
  • 256 MB L3 cache reduces data-access latency for large in-memory datasets
  • 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes provide high-bandwidth I/O for storage and GPU expansion
  • 240 W TDP balances performance with thermal density in SP3 server platforms

16-core server processor for compute-heavy workloads

The AMD EPYC 7F52 is a 16-core, 32-thread server CPU built on the EPYC 7002 series architecture. It targets data-centre workloads that demand high single-thread frequency alongside generous core counts. The processor fits Socket SP3 platforms and supports eight channels of DDR4-3200 memory.

240 W TDP with no cooler included

Thermal design power is rated at 240 W, so robust cooling is essential for sustained operation. The processor ships without a cooling device, requiring a compatible SP3 heatsink or liquid solution. Power draw scales with all-core load up to the 3.9 GHz max turbo frequency.

Replaces lower-frequency 16-core parts when clock

This CPU upgrades from EPYC 7002 models with similar core counts but lower base clocks, benefiting latency-sensitive applications and lightly threaded database tasks. The jump is worth it when workloads scale with per-core performance rather than core count alone. It does not suit builds needing more than 16 cores or platforms outside Socket SP3.

Highlights

  • 16 cores at 3.5 GHz base clock deliver high single-thread speed for latency-sensitive workloads
  • 32 threads enable dense virtualisation and parallel processing across 8 memory channels
  • 256 MB L3 cache reduces data-access latency for large in-memory datasets
  • 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes provide high-bandwidth I/O for storage and GPU expansion
  • 240 W TDP balances performance with thermal density in SP3 server platforms

Specifications

BrandAMD
SeriesAMD EPYC 7002
NameEPYC 7F52
Model100-000000140
CPU Socket TypeSocket SP3
# of Cores16-Core
# of Threads32
Operating Frequency3.5 GHz
Max Turbo FrequencyUp to 3.9 GHz
L3 Cache256MB
64-Bit SupportYes
Integrated Memory Controller SpeedDDR4 3200
Memory Channel8 Channel
PCI Express Revision4.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes128
Thermal Design Power240W
Cooling DeviceCooling device not included - Processor Only
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

How is the EPYC 7F52 installed in a Socket SP3 motherboard and what step is often missed?

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

What maintenance or replacement will the 7F52 need later?

The CPU itself has no user-serviceable parts; plan to replace the thermal interface material whenever the cooler is reseated and verify the 240 W thermal solution remains clean and functional.

What limit appears first when the 16-core 3.5 GHz processor runs sustained workloads?

The 240 W thermal design power is the first ceiling — if the cooler cannot dissipate that heat continuously the processor will throttle below its 3.5 GHz base frequency.

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