AMD EPYC 7281
Benchmarks & Specs

The AMD EPYC 7281, a specialized server processor, is based on the Naples architecture. Manufactured using the 14 nm process, it marked a significant step for AMD in the data center segment. This processor was designed for demanding tasks in server environments. It offers a considerable L3 cache size of 32 MB.

This supports the fast processing of frequently used data and large datasets. We see that the architecture was optimized from the ground up for high scalability. This enabled very good performance with many simultaneously running applications. The EPYC 7281 showed its strengths especially in virtual environments.

The maximum memory bandwidth reaches a remarkable 171 GB/s. This was a solid foundation for data-intensive applications at the time. The AMD EPYC 7281 also supports PCIe 3.0. This ensures flexible connectivity for a variety of expansion cards. As a server processor, the EPYC 7281 was a reliable choice.

It offered a good mix of raw computing power and memory capacity. It provided a stable and efficient base for many data center tasks. It remains an option for certain legacy purposes.

• Architecture: Naples (Zen)
• 32 MB L3-Cache
• 171 GB/s max. memory bandwidth
• PCIe 3.0 support