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AMD EPYC 7272 server processor SP3 socket green PCB gold contacts

AMD

AMD EPYC 7272 12-Core 2.9 GHz 100-000000079 server processor

SKU CH-H8H0-6JECJ MPN 100-000000079

12-core server processor with 24 threads, 2.9 GHz base clock, 64 MB L3 cache and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes for high-density workloads

  • Product nameEPYC 7272
  • CPU cores12-Core
  • CPU socketSocket SP3
  • Maximum turbo clock3.2 GHz
  • TDP rating120 W
  • CPU threads24
  • 12 cores and 24 threads accelerate multi-threaded server workloads
  • 9 GHz base clock with 3.2 GHz max turbo frequency for responsive performance
  • 64 MB L3 cache plus 6 MB L2 cache reduces data-access latency
  • 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory controller supports high memory bandwidth
  • 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0 connectivity for fast I/O expansion

Purpose-built server processor

The AMD EPYC 7272 is a 12-core, 24-thread CPU designed for Socket SP3 platforms. It operates at a base frequency of 2.9 GHz with a maximum boost of 3.2 GHz. The processor features 64 MB of L3 cache and 6 MB of L2 cache, built on 7 nm process technology. It supports 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory and provides 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0 connectivity. This OEM part is sold without a cooling device.

Suited for dense multi-threaded workloads

This processor fits virtualisation hosts, hyper-converged nodes and compute clusters that benefit from high core counts and wide memory bandwidth within a 120 W thermal envelope. The 8-channel memory architecture and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes help reduce I/O bottlenecks in storage-heavy or GPU-accelerated deployments. Buyers who require higher per-core frequencies for lightly threaded applications or who need a processor with an included cooler should consider other options.

Socket SP3 compatibility requirement

The processor installs exclusively into a Socket SP3 motherboard with appropriate BIOS support for the EPYC 7002 series. No other socket type will accept this chip. Verify platform qualification before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $757.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
CPU cores 12-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
Maximum turbo clock 3.2 GHz
Lower than about 91% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineAMD EPYC 7002
Model name100-000000079
Product nameEPYC 7272
Performance
Working frequency2.9 GHz
Processor
CPU cores12-Core
CPU socketSocket SP3
Maximum turbo clock3.2 GHz
TDP rating120 W
CPU threads24
Level 3 cache64 MB
64-bit capableYes
Process node7 nm
Virtualization supportYes
Maximum PCIe lanes128
Memory
Supported memory speedDDR4 3200
Channel configuration8 Channel
Ports & slots
PCIe generation4.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size203 × 127 × 76 mm
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

How do I install this EPYC 7272 in a Socket SP3 motherboard, and what step is often missed?

Align the gold triangle on the processor with the socket corner, lower the retention frame, then torque the captive screws in a cross pattern to the board-specified value; skipping the cross-pattern sequence is the common error that causes uneven contact.

What maintenance or replacement will this 120 W processor need later?

The thermal interface material between the CPU lid and heatsink should be refreshed every two to three years; the processor itself has no user-replaceable parts and no moving components.

What limit appears first when all 12 cores run at 3.2 GHz boost for extended periods?

The 120 W thermal design power is reached first; the VRM and cooler must dissipate that heat continuously or the firmware will throttle clocks below the 3.2 GHz maximum turbo frequency.

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