AMD Epyc 72F3 review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the AMD Epyc 72F3 Processor

The AMD Epyc 72F3 processor, built on the Milan (Zen 3) architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q1/2021.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 7 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 3.70 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 8 cores, the AMD Epyc 72F3 excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of 4.10 GHz.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the AMD Epyc 72F3, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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Key data

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CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: AMD Epyc 72F3   Segment: Desktop / Server
CPU group: AMD Epyc 7003
Family: AMD Epyc   Generation: 3
Predecessor: --   Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency: 3.70 GHz   CPU Cores: 8
Turbo (1 Core): 4.10 GHz   CPU Threads: 16
Hyperthreading: Yes   Overclocking: No
Turbo (8 Cores): 3.90 GHz   Core architecture: normal
A core: --   B core: --
C core: --  

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: no iGPU
GPU (Turbo): No turbo   Max. GPU Memory: --

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264: No
JPEG: No
VP8: No
VP9: No
VC-1: No
AVC: No
h265 / HEVC (8 bit): No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): No
AV1: No

Memory & PCIe

The interfaces and standards of RAM that the AMD Epyc 72F3 processor supports. The more modern the standard and the larger the memory capacity, the better.

Memory type: DDR4-3200   Memory channels: 8
ECC: Yes   PCIe version: 4.0
PCIe lanes: 128  

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI: Yes  

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: --   TDP up: 200 W
TDP down: 165 W   TDP (PL1): 180 W
TDP (PL2): --  

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: 256.00 MB   Technology: 7 nm
Architecture: Milan (Zen 3)   Virtualization: AMD-V, SVM
Socket: SP3   Release date: Q1/2021
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)   L2-Cache: --
Part Number: --
ISA extensions: SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in: Unknown
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