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AMD EPYC 7542 100-100000075WOF server processor 32-core 2.9 GHz

SKU CH-BHVJ-Y9AV9 MPN 100-100000075WOF

32-core server processor with 2.9 GHz base and 3.4 GHz boost, 128 MB L3 cache, 8-channel DDR4 3200 support, 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and 225 W TDP in Socket SP3

  • Product nameEPYC 7542
  • CPU cores32-Core
  • CPU socketSocket SP3
  • Maximum turbo clock3.4 GHz
  • TDP rating225 W
  • CPU threads64

Model 7542

  • 32 cores and 64 threads handle parallel server workloads
  • 9 GHz base frequency with 3.4 GHz max turbo boost
  • 128 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for large datasets
  • 8-channel DDR4 3200 memory controller maximises bandwidth
  • 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes support high-speed storage and networking

EPYC 7542 32-core server processor

The AMD EPYC 7542 is a 32-core, 64-thread server CPU built for Socket SP3 platforms. It runs at a 2.9 GHz base frequency and reaches a 3.4 GHz maximum boost clock. The processor provides 128 MB of L3 cache and 16 MB of L2 cache alongside an integrated DDR4-3200 memory controller with eight channels.

Suited for high-thread workloads on SP3

This processor fits 1P and 2P configurations that need 128 lanes of PCIe 4.0 connectivity for dense I/O. Buyers who require an included cooler should look elsewhere because the package contains the processor only. Systems limited to lower TDP envelopes or fewer memory channels will not match the 225 W design point or the eight-channel architecture.

225 W TDP defines cooling and power budget

The 225 W thermal design power is the single figure that determines whether a chassis, power supply and cooler can support this part. Without a cooling solution in the box, the builder must provision adequate heat dissipation for sustained 2.9 GHz operation across all 32 cores.

How it compares

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

Price $2,924.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
CPU cores 32-Core
Higher than about 60% 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 nameAMD
Product lineAMD EPYC 7002
Model name100-100000075WOF
Product nameEPYC 7542
Performance
Working frequency2.9 GHz
Processor
CPU cores32-Core
CPU socketSocket SP3
Maximum turbo clock3.4 GHz
TDP rating225 W
CPU threads64
Level 3 cache128 MB
64-bit capableYes
Maximum PCIe lanes128
Memory
Supported memory speedDDR4 3200
Channel configuration8 Channel
Ports & slots
PCIe generation4.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

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Questions about this item

Does the 225 W TDP require a specific cooler or maintenance schedule?

The processor ships without a cooling device, so a compatible SP3 cooler rated for 225 W must be sourced separately; no user-serviceable parts exist on the CPU itself.

What limits sustained performance first — thermals, power or memory bandwidth?

With a 225 W TDP and 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory, the thermal envelope typically becomes the binding constraint before memory bandwidth saturates.

How much noise and heat should I expect when all 32 cores run continuously?

Sustained 225 W output demands robust airflow; expect significant case heat and fan noise proportional to the cooler chosen for the SP3 socket.

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