AMD EPYC 7272
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- SP3
- Core/Thread Count:
- 12C/24T
- TDP:
- 120W
- CPU Series:
- EPYC 7002 Series
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026
AMD EPYC 7272 Review
AMD EPYC 7272 server processor, 12C/24T 2.9 GHz base clock, boosting up to 3.2 ghz, 120W TDP, SP3 platform.
The AMD EPYC 7272 is an AMD EPYC server processor in the EPYC 7002 Series lineup, offering 12C/24T running at 2.9 GHz base clock, boosting up to 3.2 ghz with 64 MB of L3 cache, within a 120W power envelope on AMD's SP3 platform in 1P / 2P configurations.
Performance and Architecture
With 12C/24T, the AMD EPYC 7272 runs at 2.9 GHz base clock, boosting up to 3.2 ghz. It carries 64 MB of L3 cache to keep large working sets close to the cores. As part of AMD's EPYC server lineup, it targets dense multi-socket compute, virtualization, and datacenter workloads.
Platform and Memory
The AMD EPYC 7272 is built for AMD's SP3 platform, supporting 1P / 2P socket configurations. It supports DDR4 memory across 8 channels (Up to 3200 MT/s). I/O runs over PCIe 4.0 x128.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the EPYC 7002 Series lineup in this catalog, the AMD EPYC 7272 is positioned by its core count, clock speed, and TDP relative to other EPYC parts in the same generation. Buyers should weigh core density against per-core clock speed depending on whether the target workload favors many parallel threads or fewer, faster ones.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Datacenter and cloud compute
- Virtualization-dense server workloads
- Multi-socket enterprise deployments
Not for
- Consumer desktop builds
- Single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs
- Budget-constrained small business servers
Specifications
What these specs meanCores and threads
| Core Count | 12 cores |
|---|---|
| Thread Count | 24 threads |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | Up to 3.2 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
|---|
Platform
| Socket | SP3 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Socket Support | 1P / 2P |
Memory
| Memory Channels | 8 channels |
|---|---|
| Max Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s |
| Memory Bandwidth | 85.3 GB/s |
PCIe and IO
| PCIe Lanes | 128 lanes |
|---|---|
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
Power and thermals
| TDP | 120 W |
|---|
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 86.9 |
Cores 12 · Tested in ASUS RS500A-E10(KRPA-U16) Server System 2.90 GHz, AMD EPYC 7272 · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Apr-2020
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 92.1 |
Cores 12 · Tested in ASUS RS500A-E10(KRPA-U16) Server System 2.90 GHz, AMD EPYC 7272 · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Apr-2020
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 180 |
Cores 24 · Tested in Cisco UCS C225 M6 (AMD EPYC 7272 12-Core) · Published by Cisco Systems, Dec-2021
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 188 |
Cores 24 · Tested in Cisco UCS C225 M6 (AMD EPYC 7272 12-Core) · Published by Cisco Systems, Dec-2021
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD EPYC 7272?
The AMD EPYC 7272 has 12 cores and 24 threads, a 2.9 GHz base and 3.2 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache and a 120 W TDP.
Who is the AMD EPYC 7272 best suited to?
Best suited to: Datacenter and cloud compute; Virtualization-dense server workloads; Multi-socket enterprise deployments.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD EPYC 7272?
Not the best fit for: Consumer desktop builds; Single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs; Budget-constrained small business servers.