AMD EPYC 7262 Processor – 8-Core Zen 2 Server CPU for Efficient Multi‑Threaded Workloads
Overview
The AMD EPYC 7262 is an 8‑core, 16‑thread server CPU from the EPYC 7002 “Rome” series, built on AMD’s energy-efficient 7nm Zen 2 architecture. With support for dual‑socket configurations and full ECC memory, it’s engineered to deliver robust multi-threaded performance in modern data center and virtualization workloads.
Key Features
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Series: AMD EPYC 7002 Series (“Rome”)
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Architecture: Zen 2, 7 nm CPU with 14 nm I/O die (TSMC / GlobalFoundries)
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Cores / Threads: 8 cores / 16 threads
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Base Clock: 3.20 GHz
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Max Boost Clock: Up to 3.40 GHz
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L3 Cache: 128 MB (shared across cores)
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Memory Support: Up to 4 TiB DDR4‑3200 ECC, 8‑channel
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Memory Bandwidth: ~204.8 GB/s
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PCIe Support: PCIe 4.0 with 128 lanes
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TDP: 155 W
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Socket: SP3 (FCLGA‑4094); supports 1‑way or 2‑way SMP
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Launch Date: August 7, 2019
Performance and Use Cases
The EPYC 7262 provides a compelling blend of core density, high clock speeds, and power-efficiency—ideal for:
- Virtualization, cloud nodes, and hyperconverged systems
- Light to mid-load database services
- Containerized workloads and edge computing
- Compute tasks that benefit from high per-core cache and memory bandwidth
Why Choose the AMD EPYC 7262?
With a high base clock and large 128 MB L3 cache dedicated to 8 cores, the EPYC 7262 stands out for latency-sensitive workloads and virtualization efficiency. Its support for PCIe Gen 4, large ECC memory capability, and dual‑socket scalability make it a smart option for cost-conscious datacenter deployments.
