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AMD EPYC 7742 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-27

The AMD EPYC 7742 was released in Q3/2019 and has 64 cores. The processor can process 128 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket SP3. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the AMD EPYC 7742 achieved a result of 1,050 points (single-core) or 37,515 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	AMD EPYC 7742
Family:	AMD EPYC (145)
CPU group:	AMD EPYC 7002 (24)
Architecture:	Rome (Zen 2)
Technology:	7 nm
Segment:	Server
Generation:	2
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7742 has 64 cores. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7742 is 2.25 GHz (3.40 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	64 / 128
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	64x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.25 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (64 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 7742 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The AMD EPYC 7742 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 7742 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 7742 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 7742 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:	9000 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.25 GHz (3.40 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the AMD EPYC 7742 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 7502P 32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz	1314
	AMD EPYC 7402 24C 48T @ 3.35 GHz	1299
	AMD EPYC 7502 32C 64T @ 3.35 GHz	1283
	AMD EPYC 7742 64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz	1278
	AMD EPYC 7302 16C 32T @ 3.30 GHz	1274
	AMD EPYC 7702P 64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz	1263
	AMD EPYC 7232P 8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz	1254

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 7542 32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz	14416
	AMD EPYC 9174F 16C 32T @ 4.15 GHz	13687
	AMD EPYC 7F72 24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz	13674
	AMD EPYC 7742 64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz	13647
	AMD EPYC 7702P 64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz	13611
	AMD EPYC 7502P 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	13349
	AMD EPYC 7402P 24C 48T @ 3.20 GHz	13349

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 7302 16C 32T @ 3.30 GHz	1057
	AMD EPYC 7402 24C 48T @ 3.35 GHz	1055
	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

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 7573X 32C 64T @ 2.80 GHz	39415
	AMD EPYC 75F3 32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz	38501
	AMD EPYC 7702P 64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz	38494
	AMD EPYC 7742 64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz	37515
	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

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 7F32 8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz	446
	AMD EPYC 7F52 16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz	446
	AMD EPYC 7F72 24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz	425
	AMD EPYC 7742 64C 128T @ 3.40 GHz	398
	AMD EPYC 7262 8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz	398
	AMD EPYC 7542 32C 64T @ 3.40 GHz	397
	AMD EPYC 7702 64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz	391

Cinebench R20 (Multi-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 multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD EPYC 7742 64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz	20644
	AMD EPYC 7702 64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz	18857
	AMD EPYC 7702P 64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz	18857
	AMD EPYC 7662 64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz	18203
	AMD EPYC 7601 32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz	7445
	AMD EPYC 7451 24C 48T @ 2.90 GHz	6768
	AMD EPYC 7351 16C 32T @ 2.90 GHz	4728

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 7702 64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz	70617
	AMD EPYC 75F3 32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz	68511
	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

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

Cinebench R20 (MC)
612 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,450 entries

Monero Hashrate
94 entries

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