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AMD EPYC 7F52 server CPU, SP3 socket, silver heat spreader, no cooler included

AMD

AMD EPYC 7F52 100-000000140 server processor 16-core 3.5 GHz 256 MB L3

SKU CH-ZPTX-6J551 MPN 100-000000140

16-core server processor with 3.5 GHz base clock, 256 MB L3 cache, 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and eight DDR4-3200 memory channels

  • Product nameEPYC 7F52
  • CPU cores16-Core
  • CPU socketSocket SP3
  • Maximum turbo clockUp to 3.9 GHz
  • TDP rating240 W
  • CPU threads32
  • 16 cores at 3.5 GHz base clock deliver high single-thread speed for latency-sensitive workloads
  • 32 threads enable dense virtualisation and parallel processing across 8 memory channels
  • 256 MB L3 cache reduces data-access latency for large in-memory datasets
  • 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes provide high-bandwidth I/O for storage and GPU expansion
  • 240 W TDP balances performance with thermal density in SP3 server platforms

16-core server processor for compute-heavy workloads

The AMD EPYC 7F52 is a 16-core, 32-thread server CPU built on the EPYC 7002 series architecture. It targets data-centre workloads that demand high single-thread frequency alongside generous core counts. The processor fits Socket SP3 platforms and supports eight channels of DDR4-3200 memory.

240 W TDP with no cooler included

Thermal design power is rated at 240 W, so robust cooling is essential for sustained operation. The processor ships without a cooling device, requiring a compatible SP3 heatsink or liquid solution. Power draw scales with all-core load up to the 3.9 GHz max turbo frequency.

Replaces lower-frequency 16-core parts when clock

This CPU upgrades from EPYC 7002 models with similar core counts but lower base clocks, benefiting latency-sensitive applications and lightly threaded database tasks. The jump is worth it when workloads scale with per-core performance rather than core count alone. It does not suit builds needing more than 16 cores or platforms outside Socket SP3.

How it compares

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

Price $2,593.99
Pricier than about 69% 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 Up to 3.9 GHz
Typical for this category: the median of 327 items is 3.9 GHz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineAMD EPYC 7002
Model name100-000000140
Product nameEPYC 7F52
Performance
Working frequency3.5 GHz
Processor
CPU cores16-Core
CPU socketSocket SP3
Maximum turbo clockUp to 3.9 GHz
TDP rating240 W
CPU threads32
Level 3 cache256 MB
64-bit capableYes
Maximum PCIe lanes128
Memory
Supported memory speedDDR4 3200
Channel configuration8 Channel
Ports & slots
PCIe generation4.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 102 mm
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

How is the EPYC 7F52 installed in a Socket SP3 motherboard and what step is often missed?

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

What maintenance or replacement will the 7F52 need later?

The CPU itself has no user-serviceable parts; plan to replace the thermal interface material whenever the cooler is reseated and verify the 240 W thermal solution remains clean and functional.

What limit appears first when the 16-core 3.5 GHz processor runs sustained workloads?

The 240 W thermal design power is the first ceiling — if the cooler cannot dissipate that heat continuously the processor will throttle below its 3.5 GHz base frequency.

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