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AMD EPYC 7642 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-27

The AMD EPYC 7642 was released in Q3/2019 and has 48 cores. The processor can process 96 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket SP3. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the AMD EPYC 7642 achieved a result of 1,047 points (single-core) or 33,846 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	AMD EPYC 7642
Family:	AMD EPYC (145)
CPU group:	AMD EPYC 7002 (24)
Architecture:	Rome (Zen 2)
Technology:	7 nm
Segment:	Server
Generation:	2
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	AMD EPYC 7643

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7642 has 48 cores. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7642 is 2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	48 / 96
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	48x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (48 Cores):	2.80 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 7642 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The AMD EPYC 7642 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 7642 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 51.2 GB/s.

DDR4-3200	51.2 GB/s
Max. Memory:
Memory channels:	8 (Octa Channel)
ECC:	Yes
PCIe:	4.0 x 128
PCIe Bandwidth:	252.0 GB/s

Thermal Management The AMD EPYC 7642 has a TDP of 225 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	225 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 7642 is made in 7 nm and has 256.00 MB cache.

Technology:	7 nm
Chip design:	Chiplet
Socket:	SP3
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	256.00 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:	Q3/2019
Release price:	8000 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the AMD EPYC 7642 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 7F72 24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz	1454
	AMD EPYC 7453 28C 56T @ 3.45 GHz	1448
	AMD EPYC 7542 32C 64T @ 3.40 GHz	1371
	AMD EPYC 7642 48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz	1334
	AMD EPYC 7402P 24C 48T @ 3.35 GHz	1325
	AMD EPYC 7302P 16C 32T @ 3.30 GHz	1322
	AMD EPYC 7702 64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz	1317

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 7763 64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz	16042
	AMD EPYC 7713 64C 128T @ 3.00 GHz	15876
	AMD EPYC 7443 24C 48T @ 3.60 GHz	15864
	AMD EPYC 7642 48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz	15647
	AMD EPYC 7313 16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz	15264
	AMD EPYC 7643 48C 96T @ 3.40 GHz	14987
	AMD EPYC 7413 24C 48T @ 3.40 GHz	14922

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 7552 48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz	1052
	AMD EPYC 7742 64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz	1050
	AMD EPYC 7532 32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz	1049
	AMD EPYC 7642 48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz	1047
	AMD EPYC 7662 64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz	1046
	AMD EPYC 7302P 16C 32T @ 3.30 GHz	1043
	AMD EPYC 7502P 32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz	1042

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 7702 64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz	37461
	AMD EPYC 7643 48C 96T @ 3.40 GHz	36850
	AMD EPYC 7662 64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz	33944
	AMD EPYC 7642 48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz	33846
	AMD EPYC 7543P 32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz	29987
	AMD EPYC 7543 32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz	29987
	AMD EPYC 7552 48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz	29934

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 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 7662 64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz	386
	AMD EPYC 7302 16C 32T @ 3.30 GHz	384
	AMD EPYC 7302P 16C 32T @ 3.30 GHz	384
	AMD EPYC 7642 48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz	377
	AMD EPYC 7552 48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz	377
	AMD EPYC 7352 24C 48T @ 3.20 GHz	375
	AMD EPYC 7282 16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz	373

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 7543P 32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz	67086
	AMD EPYC 7742 64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz	65631
	AMD EPYC 7702P 64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz	62009
	AMD EPYC 7642 48C 96T @ 2.80 GHz	61574
	AMD EPYC 74F3 24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz	60582
	AMD EPYC 7513 32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz	59996
	AMD EPYC 7443P 24C 48T @ 3.60 GHz	57691

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,875 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,809 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,509 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,476 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
664 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,450 entries

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