AMD EPYC 7203 8-Core 2.8 GHz server processor 100-000001286
Eight-core server processor with 16 threads, 64 MB L3 cache, DDR4-3200 eight-channel memory, 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and 120 W TDP
- Product nameEPYC 7203
- CPU cores8-Core
- CPU socketSocket SP3
- Maximum turbo clock3.4 GHz
- TDP rating120 W
- CPU threads16
- 8 cores and 16 threads handle parallel workloads efficiently
- 8 GHz base with 3.4 GHz max turbo boosts single-thread speed
- 64 MB L3 plus 4 MB L2 cache cuts memory latency
- DDR4-3200 over 8 channels feeds data-hungry applications
- PCIe 4.0 with 128 lanes connects high-throughput accelerators and storage
Purpose and audience
The AMD EPYC 7203 is an 8-core server processor with 16 threads built for mainstream data-centre workloads. It targets operators who need reliable multi-threaded throughput on the SP3 platform with DDR4 memory support.
Compatibility checks
Verify that your motherboard uses the Socket SP3 interface and supports the EPYC 7003 series with current firmware. The CPU requires eight-channel DDR4-3200 memory population and provides 128 lanes of PCI Express 4.0 for I/O expansion.
Thermals noise and power
The processor carries a 120 W thermal design power and ships without a cooling device so a suitable SP3 heatsink or liquid block must be sourced separately. Under normal load the 7 nm silicon maintains efficient performance per watt within that envelope.
How it compares
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- Price $315.99
- Cheaper than about 81% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
- CPU cores 8-Core
- Lower than about 90% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
- Maximum turbo clock 3.4 GHz
- Lower than about 80% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | AMD |
| Product line | AMD EPYC 7003 |
| Model name | 100-000001286 |
| Product name | EPYC 7203 |
| Performance | |
| Working frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor | |
| CPU cores | 8-Core |
| CPU socket | Socket SP3 |
| Maximum turbo clock | 3.4 GHz |
| TDP rating | 120 W |
| CPU threads | 16 |
| Level 3 cache | 64 MB |
| 64-bit capable | Yes |
| Maximum PCIe lanes | 128 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory speed | DDR4 3200 |
| Channel configuration | 8 Channel |
| Ports & slots | |
| PCIe generation | 4.0 |
| Size & build | |
| Shipping weight | 2.27 kg |
| Package size | 25 × 25 × 25 mm |
| In the box | |
| Included cooler | Not included - Processor Only |
Questions about this item
Does the EPYC 7203 come with a cooler or is it processor only?
The processor is sold without a cooling device; a compatible SP3 cooler must be purchased separately.
Should I choose the 7203 with 8 cores or a model with more cores for my workload?
The 7203 provides 8 cores and 16 threads at 2.8 GHz base; select a higher-core model only if your software scales beyond 16 threads.
What does the 3.4 GHz max turbo frequency mean when the chip is installed in a server?
It is the peak single-core speed reachable under thermal and power headroom; sustained all-core clocks will sit near the 2.8 GHz base.
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