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AMD EPYC 7281 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-27

The AMD EPYC 7281 was released in Q3/2017 and has 16 cores. The processor can process 32 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket SP3. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the AMD EPYC 7281 achieved a result of 664 points (single-core) or 2,098 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	AMD EPYC 7281
Family:	AMD EPYC (145)
CPU group:	AMD EPYC 7001 (12)
Architecture:	Naples (Zen)
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Server
Generation:	1
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7281 has 16 cores. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7281 is 2.20 GHz (2.70 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	16 / 32
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	16x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	2.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (16 Cores):	2.70 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The AMD EPYC 7281 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The AMD EPYC 7281 has the no iGPU installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (-- shaders).

GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The AMD EPYC 7281 supports a maximum of memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 8 (Octa Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 170.6 GB/s.

DDR4-2666	170.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:
Memory channels:	8 (Octa Channel)
ECC:	Yes
PCIe:	3.0 x 128
PCIe Bandwidth:	126.1 GB/s

Thermal Management The AMD EPYC 7281 has a TDP of 170 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	170 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The AMD EPYC 7281 is made in 14 nm and has 32.00 MB cache.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Chiplet
Socket:	SP3
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	32.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	AMD-V, SVM
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
Release date:	Q3/2017
Release price:	625 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

AMD EPYC 7281
16C 32T @ 2.20 GHz (2.70 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the AMD EPYC 7281 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	AMD EPYC 7551P 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	904
	AMD EPYC 7501 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	837
	AMD EPYC 7351 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	717
	AMD EPYC 7281 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	713
	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	687
	AMD Opteron X3216 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	533

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	AMD EPYC 7351P 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	7485
	AMD EPYC 7551P 32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz	5964
	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	4428
	AMD EPYC 7281 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	2136
	AMD EPYC 7351 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	2022
	AMD Opteron X3216 2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz	764

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD EPYC 7401P 24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz	804
	AMD EPYC 7251 8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz	783
	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	761
	AMD EPYC 7281 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	664
	AMD EPYC 7351 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	634
	AMD EPYC 7551P 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	611
	AMD Opteron X3216 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	456

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD EPYC 7601 32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz	6904
	AMD EPYC 7551P 32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz	6676
	AMD EPYC 7251 8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz	4634
	AMD EPYC 7281 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	2098
	AMD EPYC 7351 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	2002
	AMD Opteron X3216 2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz	751

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD EPYC 7501 32C 64T @ 2.60 GHz	24936
	AMD EPYC 7351 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	23569
	AMD EPYC 7F32 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	23314
	AMD EPYC 7281 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	21988
	AMD EPYC 7551 32C 64T @ 2.55 GHz	21604
	AMD EPYC 7262 8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz	20799
	AMD EPYC 7451 24C 48T @ 2.90 GHz	20479

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD EPYC 7251 8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz	128
	AMD EPYC 7351 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	128
	AMD EPYC 7351P 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	128
	AMD EPYC 7281 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	119
	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	119

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD EPYC 7401P 24C 48T @ 2.80 GHz	3156
	AMD EPYC 7351 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	2184
	AMD EPYC 7351P 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	2184
	AMD EPYC 7281 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	2033
	AMD EPYC 7301 16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz	2033
	AMD EPYC 7251 8C 16T @ 2.90 GHz	1093
	AMD Opteron 3280 8C 8T @ 2.70 GHz	506

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,857 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,792 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,506 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,474 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,446 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,108 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,104 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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