AMD EPYC 7F72 Benchmark, Test and specs

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This powerful server processor is optimized for cloud and virtualization workloads with high energy efficiency. The AMD EPYC 7F72 was released in Q2/2020 and has 24 cores. The processor can process 48 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket SP3. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the AMD EPYC 7F72 achieved a result of 1,175 points (single-core) or 20,479 points (multi-core).
AMD EPYC 7F72

At a glance

Name: AMD EPYC 7F72
Family: AMD EPYC (146)
CPU group: AMD EPYC 7002 (25)
Architecture: Rome (Zen 2)
Technology: 7 nm
Segment: Server
Generation: 2
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7F72 has 24 cores. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7F72 is 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 24 / 48
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 24x
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 3.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (24 Cores): 3.50 GHz

Memory & PCIe

The AMD EPYC 7F72 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.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
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 7F72 has a TDP of 240 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 240 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 7F72 is made in 7 nm and has 192.00 MB cache.

Technology: 7 nm
Chip design: Chiplet
Socket: SP3
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: 192.00 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: Q2/2020
Release price: 2450 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

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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 7413 AMD EPYC 7413
24C 48T @ 3.60 GHz
1702
AMD EPYC 7643 AMD EPYC 7643
48C 96T @ 3.60 GHz
1671
AMD EPYC 7763 AMD EPYC 7763
64C 128T @ 3.50 GHz
1612
AMD EPYC 7F72 AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz
1454
AMD EPYC 7453 AMD EPYC 7453
28C 56T @ 3.45 GHz
1448
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
32C 64T @ 3.40 GHz
1371
AMD EPYC 7642 AMD EPYC 7642
48C 96T @ 3.30 GHz
1334

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 7313P AMD EPYC 7313P
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz
14863
AMD EPYC 7542 AMD EPYC 7542
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
14416
AMD EPYC 9174F AMD EPYC 9174F
16C 32T @ 4.15 GHz
13687
AMD EPYC 7F72 AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz
13674
AMD EPYC 7742 AMD EPYC 7742
64C 128T @ 2.80 GHz
13647
AMD EPYC 7702P AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz
13611
AMD EPYC 7502P AMD EPYC 7502P
32C 64T @ 3.00 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 7663 AMD EPYC 7663
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz
1298
AMD EPYC 7453 AMD EPYC 7453
28C 56T @ 3.45 GHz
1285
AMD EPYC 7F32 AMD EPYC 7F32
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz
1211
AMD EPYC 7F72 AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz
1175
AMD EPYC 7F52 AMD EPYC 7F52
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz
1166
AMD EPYC 7282 AMD EPYC 7282
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz
1086
AMD EPYC 7702 AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz
1079

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 73F3 AMD EPYC 73F3
16C 32T @ 3.80 GHz
21125
AMD EPYC 7343 AMD EPYC 7343
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz
20897
AMD EPYC 7313P AMD EPYC 7313P
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz
20812
AMD EPYC 7F72 AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz
20479
AMD EPYC 7313 AMD EPYC 7313
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz
18665
AMD EPYC 7302P AMD EPYC 7302P
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz
16674
AMD EPYC 7302 AMD EPYC 7302
16C 32T @ 3.20 GHz
16149

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

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