AMD has just launched its latest addition to the EPYC family, the EPYC 7502P. This new processor is designed for data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) applications, and it brings a whole new level of power and efficiency to the table.

First off, let’s talk specs. The EPYC 7502P boasts an impressive 32 cores and 64 threads, making it one of the most powerful server-grade CPUs available today. It’s based on AMD’s Zen 2 architecture and features a 2.5 GHz base clock speed with a boost clock of up to 3.35 GHz.

The CPU also supports dual-channel DDR4 memory at speeds of up to 3200 MHz, and it has a massive 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes for connecting high-speed peripherals like storage devices and networking cards.

In terms of power consumption, the EPYC 7502P is rated at 240W TDP, which is relatively low considering its capabilities. This makes it an attractive option for data centers that need to maximize performance while minimizing energy costs.

So how does it compare to other high-end server CPUs like Intel’s Xeon Platinum 8280? Well, let’s take a look at some benchmarks:

• SPECrate2017_int_rate: 4,314 points (Intel Xeon Platinum 8280: 3,914 points)
• HPCG benchmark: 2.45 GFLOPS (Intel Xeon Platinum 8280: 2.24 GFLOPS)
• STREAM Triad benchmark: 15.65 GB/s (Intel Xeon Platinum 8280: 13.85 GB/s)

As you can see, the EPYC 7502P is a force to be reckoned with. It offers significantly better multi-threaded performance and memory bandwidth compared to Intel’s flagship CPU.

In terms of pricing, the EPYC 7502P will retail for $3,399 in tray quantities, which is slightly more expensive than the Xeon Platinum 8280 but still relatively competitive considering its capabilities.

Overall, the EPYC 7502P is an absolute beast of a processor that’s perfect for data centers and HPC applications. If you’re in the market for a new server CPU, this one should definitely be on your shortlist.

Technical Specifications:

• Cores: 32
• Threads: 64
• Base Clock Speed: 2.5 GHz
• Boost Clock Speed: up to 3.35 GHz
• TDP: 240W
• PCIe Lanes: 128
• Memory Support: dual-channel DDR4 at speeds of up to 3200 MHz

Comparison with Competitors:

CPU	Cores	Threads	Base Clock	Boost Clock	TDP
AMD EPYC 7502P	32	64	2.5 GHz	up to 3.35 GHz	240W
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280	28	56	2.7 GHz	up to 4.0 GHz	250W

Note: The comparison table only includes the EPYC 7502P and the Xeon Platinum 8280 for simplicity’s sake, but there are many other server CPUs available on the market that may also be worth considering.