Description
AMD EPYC 7642 48-Core 2.3GHz Base / 3.3GHz Boost SP3 Server Processor – 256MB L3 Cache (100-000000074)
48-Core Enterprise CPU – 2nd Gen EPYC Rome Series
The AMD EPYC 7642 is a powerful 48-core server processor from AMD’s 2nd Generation EPYC (Rome) family. Built on advanced 7nm Zen 2 architecture, it delivers industry-leading performance, massive cache capacity, and exceptional I/O bandwidth for modern data center environments.
Designed for Socket SP3 platforms, the EPYC 7642 is engineered to raise expectations for enterprise computing, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance workloads.
Built for Modern Data Centers
The EPYC 7642 is optimized for:
Cloud computing platforms
Software-defined infrastructure
High-performance computing (HPC)
Big data analytics
Enterprise virtualization
Mission-critical business applications
With 48 cores and 96 threads, this processor is built for highly parallel workloads and demanding multi-tenant environments.
Key Features
48 CPU Cores / 96 Threads
2.3GHz Base Clock
Up to 3.3GHz Max Boost Clock
256MB L3 Cache
Socket SP3 (EPYC Rome Platform)
PCIe 4.0 x128 Support
8-Channel DDR4 Memory
225W TDP
OEM Tray Processor
Advanced Performance & Scalability
The EPYC 7642 is based on AMD’s Zen 2 architecture, delivering:
Higher IPC efficiency
Improved energy performance
Massive multi-core scalability
Exceptional I/O throughput
With 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes, it provides outstanding bandwidth for:
NVMe storage arrays
High-speed networking
GPU acceleration
Enterprise expansion cards
Support for 8-channel DDR4 memory (up to 3200MHz) ensures high memory bandwidth required for virtualization and database workloads.
Designed for Enterprise Reliability
Engineered for continuous operation in demanding environments, the EPYC 7642 supports:
Single-socket (1P) and dual-socket (2P) server configurations
High-density compute deployments
Secure enterprise workloads
Scalable cloud infrastructure
Its large 256MB L3 cache significantly improves data access efficiency and reduces latency in compute-intensive applications.
Ideal Applications
Cloud service provider infrastructure
Enterprise virtualization clusters
High-performance computing (HPC)
Big data analytics platforms
Large-scale database servers
Software-defined storage environments
Technical Specifications
Brand
AMD
Series
EPYC 7002 (Rome) – 2nd Generation
Model
7642
Part Number
100-000000074
Cores
48
Threads
96
Base Clock
2.3GHz
Max Boost Clock
Up to 3.3GHz
Total L3 Cache
256MB
Socket
SP3
PCIe Version
PCIe 4.0
Memory Support
DDR4 up to 3200MHz
Memory Channels
8
TDP
225W
Platform
Server
Installation Type
Internal Server Processor (OEM Tray)
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