AMD EPYC 7303 100-000001288 16-core 2.4 GHz server processor
A 16-core, 32-thread server CPU running at 2.4 GHz with 64 MB L3 cache, DDR4-3200 support across eight channels and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes
- Product nameEPYC 7303
- CPU cores16-Core
- CPU socketSocket SP3
- Maximum turbo clock3.4 GHz
- TDP rating130 W
- CPU threads32
- 16 cores and 32 threads handle heavy parallel workloads
- 4 GHz base with 3.4 GHz max turbo delivers strong single-thread speed
- 64 MB L3 cache plus 8 MB L2 cache reduces data latency
- 8-channel DDR4 3200 memory controller supports high bandwidth
- 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes enable extensive I/O expansion
16-Core Server Processor
The AMD EPYC 7303 delivers 16 cores and 32 threads for multi-threaded server workloads. It operates at a 2.4 GHz base frequency with a 3.4 GHz maximum turbo boost. The processor fits the Socket SP3 platform and provides 128 PCI Express 4.0 lanes for high-bandwidth I/O. It targets data centres that need dense compute within a 130 W thermal envelope.
Thermals and Power Draw
The processor carries a 130 W thermal design power rating for sustained workloads. No cooling device is included in the package, so a compatible SP3 heatsink or liquid block must be sourced separately. The 7 nm process technology helps maintain efficiency at the rated power level. Actual power consumption and noise depend entirely on the chosen cooling solution and chassis airflow.
Bundled Accessories and Software Impact
The product ships as an OEM processor only, without a stock cooler or mounting hardware. System integrators must supply a qualified SP3 cooling solution to meet the 130 W thermal requirement. AMD Infinity Guard security features are built into the silicon, including Secure Encrypted Virtualization for virtual machine isolation. These features function without additional software licences once the platform firmware enables them.
How it compares
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- Price $569.99
- Cheaper than about 71% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
- CPU cores 16-Core
- Lower than about 70% 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 | 100-000001288 |
| Product name | EPYC 7303 |
| Performance | |
| Working frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor | |
| CPU cores | 16-Core |
| CPU socket | Socket SP3 |
| Maximum turbo clock | 3.4 GHz |
| TDP rating | 130 W |
| CPU threads | 32 |
| 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
How is the EPYC 7303 installed in the SP3 socket and what step do installers often miss?
Place the processor into the SP3 socket without soldering, then apply fresh thermal interface material before mounting the cooler because no cooling device is included.
What maintenance or replacement will the EPYC 7303 need over its service life?
The processor has no user-serviceable parts; only the external cooler and its thermal paste require periodic inspection and replacement.
What limit appears first when the EPYC 7303 runs sustained workloads at 2.4 GHz?
The 130 W thermal design power becomes the constraining factor, so the cooling solution must dissipate that heat continuously.
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