AMD EPYC 7542 32-Core Server Processor 2.9GHz SP3 Socket 225W TDP 

Optimize Performance and Efficiency with the AMD EPYC 7542

Engineered for the modern data center, the AMD EPYC 7542 represents the sweet spot in the renowned “Rome” processor family. 

It masterfully combines substantial multi-threaded capability (32 cores / 64 threads) with a class-leading base frequency of 2.9GHz, 

making it uniquely suited for a vast array of workloads that demand both throughput and speed. Whether you’re consolidating virtual machines, 

running real-time analytics, or building a private cloud, the EPYC 7542 delivers predictable, high-performance computing with superior total cost of ownership.

Precision-Engineered for Demanding Workloads:

• Balanced Core Configuration: 32 cores and 64 threads provide immense parallel processing power for virtualization,

• containerized applications, and multi-threaded software, while avoiding the potential frequency trade-offs of ultra-high-core-count designs.

• High-Performance Clock Speeds: A robust 2.9GHz base frequency and up to 3.4GHz max boost ensure strong single-threaded

• and lightly-threaded performance, which is vital for application responsiveness, database transactions, and latency-sensitive tasks.

• Massive Cache and Memory Bandwidth: Features a substantial 128MB of L3 cache and supports 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory,

• dramatically reducing data access latency and providing the necessary bandwidth to keep all cores fully utilized.

• Next-Generation Platform Features: As a PCIe 4.0 pioneer, it offers 128 lanes of cutting-edge I/O, enabling lightning-fast storage (NVMe),

• high-speed networking, and seamless integration with accelerators like GPUs and FPGAs.

• Calculated Power Profile: A 225W TDP ensures this high-performance output is managed within an efficient thermal envelope,

• optimizing performance-per-watt for dense server deployments and reducing operational overhead.

Ideal Use Cases & Applications:

• Enterprise Virtualization & VDI: Host a large number of virtual machines or virtual desktops with excellent responsiveness

• and consolidation ratios.

• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Accelerate in-memory databases (SAP HANA, SQL), real-time analytics platforms,

• and large-scale data processing jobs.

• Cloud-Native & Microservices Infrastructure: Provide the perfect blend of core density and speed for container orchestration

• platforms like Kubernetes, supporting scalable, modern application deployment.

• High-Performance Computing (HPC) Clusters: Serve as an efficient and powerful node for scientific computing, financial modeling,

• and engineering simulations that benefit from high frequency and core count.

• Content Delivery & Media Processing: Efficiently handle video transcoding, rendering, and streaming workloads.

Compatibility & Seamless Integration:

• Socket: SP3 (Socket P3). Compatible with server motherboards designed for the AMD EPYC 7002 (Rome) series. 

• Ensure your system BIOS is updated to the latest version for full compatibility and performance.

• Memory & Security: Utilizes high-speed DDR4 ECC memory (RDIMM/LRDIMM) and includes the full suite of AMD Infinity Guard

•  hardware security features for protected multi-tenant environments.

• Flexible Deployment: Excels in both single-socket (1P) configurations for maximum value and dual-socket (2P) setups for extreme scalability.