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AMD EPYC 7272

Explore AMD EPYC 7272 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.5/ 10
Technical rating

Good

AMD EPYC 7272 is a Server processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 25771 and a single-thread rating of 1925. Its stated TDP is 120 W.

CPU Mark25,771
6 samples
Single Thread1,925
Overall rank#748
of 6,054
Reference price$482.02

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.5Good

AMD EPYC 7272 is a Server processor with 12 cores and 24 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 25771 and a single-thread rating of 1925. Its stated TDP is 120 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD EPYC 7272 is a Server released in 2020. Recorded specifications include 12 cores and 24 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 120 W reference TDP, a 25,771 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 25,771 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,925 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket SP3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 120 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD EPYC 7272 specifications?

The main recorded details are 12 cores and 24 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 120 W reference TDP, a 25,771 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD EPYC 7272 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD EPYC 7272?

Start with SP3 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD EPYC 7272 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 120 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02Intel Xeon 6353PIntel25,859 points
03Intel Xeon 6349PIntel25,793 points
04AMD EPYC 7272This CPU25,771 points
05Intel Xeon W-2265 @ 3.50GHzIntel25,717 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 6349PIntel4,528 points
02Intel Xeon 6353PIntel4,246 points
03Intel Xeon W-2265 @ 3.50GHzIntel2,743 points
04AMD EPYC 7272This CPU1,925 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon 6353PIntel397.8 Mark/W
02Intel Xeon 6349PIntel271.5 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 7272This CPU214.8 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W-2265 @ 3.50GHzIntel155.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
349,635.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
22,797.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
22,502.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
170.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
44,822.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
75,572.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,263.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
41,439.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2020
SocketSP3
Cores / threads12 / 24
Base clock2.90 GHz
Max turbo3.20 GHz
TDP120 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I12 x 32 KB
L1D12 x 32 KB
L212 x 512 KB
L364 MB