EPYC 7281

Details and Benchmarks for AMD EPYC 7281

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for EPYC 7281 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,201 Rank: 708
Rank Name Score Visual
704 Xeon E3-1226 v3 5,205
+0.1%
705 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,205
+0.1%
706 Xeon E3-1246 v3 5,202
+0%
707 Core i3-9100F 5,201
+0%
708 EPYC 7281 5,201
709 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,200
+-0%
710 Core i7-6820HK 5,200
+-0%
711 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,200
+-0%
712 Core i5-10400T 5,200
+-0%
713 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,199
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for EPYC 7281 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,841 Rank: 273
Rank Name Score Visual
269 Core i9-10900 5,858
+0.3%
270 Ryzen 7 5700 5,853
+0.2%
271 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,846
+0.1%
272 Xeon W-1370P 5,842
+0%
273 EPYC 7281 5,841
274 Xeon Gold 6334 5,841
+0%
275 Core i9-11900 5,841
+0%
276 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,836
-0.1%
277 Xeon Silver 4216 5,832
-0.2%
278 Core i9-9900T 5,819
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for EPYC 7281 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,775 Rank: 1087
Rank Name Score Visual
1083 Core i7-2860QM 4,777
+0%
1084 Core i5-7300U 4,777
+0%
1085 Core i7-3687U 4,777
+0%
1086 Xeon W-2102 4,776
+0%
1087 EPYC 7281 4,775
1088 Pentium G3260 4,775
+0%
1089 Core i7-4500U 4,773
+-0%
1090 Core i7-2600S 4,770
-0.1%
1091 Xeon D-1587 4,769
-0.1%
1092 Core m5-6Y57 4,768
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for EPYC 7281 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,182 Rank: 286
Rank Name Score Visual
282 Xeon W-1290 5,189
+0.1%
283 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,187
+0.1%
284 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,187
+0.1%
285 EPYC 7262 5,186
+0.1%
286 EPYC 7281 5,182
287 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,181
+-0%
288 Ryzen 7 7735HS 5,181
+-0%
289 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,180
+-0%
290 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,180
+-0%
291 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,179
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for EPYC 7281 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,647 Rank: 173
Rank Name Score Visual
169 Xeon Gold 6150 5,657
+0.2%
170 Ryzen 7 8700F 5,657
+0.2%
171 Core i9-9940X 5,654
+0.1%
172 Core i9-7960X 5,649
+0%
173 EPYC 7281 5,647
174 Xeon W-2195 5,646
+-0%
175 Core Ultra 9 285H 5,645
+-0%
176 Core i5-13500 5,631
-0.3%
177 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,621
-0.5%
178 Core i9-10940X 5,619
-0.5%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for EPYC 7281 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,024 Rank: 380
Rank Name Score Visual
376 Core i9-9900 5,033
+0.2%
377 Core i7-5960X 5,029
+0.1%
378 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,028
+0.1%
379 Core i7-10700F 5,027
+0.1%
380 EPYC 7281 5,024
381 Xeon Silver 4215 5,023
+-0%
382 Core i7-7800X 5,022
+-0%
383 Ryzen 7 4800H 5,021
-0.1%
384 Core i7-10700 5,020
-0.1%
385 Xeon E5-2667 v4 5,018
-0.1%

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EPYC 7281 Details

Built on AMD's Zen microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the EPYC 7281 represents a significant step in server-grade computing, though it is now considered an older design by modern standards. Launched in June 2017, this processor is part of AMD's Naples-based server lineup and is built on a multi-chip package architecture with four dies, each contributing to a total transistor count of 19.2 billion. Despite its age, the EPYC 7281 remains a capable solution for high-throughput workloads, particularly where multi-threaded performance is critical.

The processor features 16 cores and supports Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), effectively doubling the thread count to 32, which enables strong performance in parallelized environments. Core frequencies range from a base of 2.1 GHz up to a turbo frequency of 2.7 GHz, with consistent boost performance across all core counts. It is designed for Socket SP3 and includes a 155 W TDP, making it suitable for server systems with adequate cooling infrastructure. The chip supports up to 2048 GB of DDR4-2666 memory across an eight-channel memory bus, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 170.6 GB/s, which is crucial for data-intensive applications.

Cache hierarchy includes 1 MiB of L1 instruction cache, 0.5 MiB of L1 data cache, 8 MiB of L2 cache, and a shared 32 MiB L3 cache. These levels of cache help reduce latency and support efficient data access in multi-core scenarios. The processor also supports advanced features such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, making it well-suited for virtualized environments, encryption workloads, and scientific computing. Additionally, it includes advanced security technologies like Secure Memory Encryption (SME), Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV), and AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization – Secure Nested Paging (SEV-SNP), enhancing its appeal in cloud and enterprise deployments.

In terms of performance, the EPYC 7281 achieves an overall Passmark score of 5201, placing it at #707 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4775 ranks it #1087, while its multicore score of 5841 positions it at #273. These results indicate that while the processor remains competitive in multi-threaded workloads, it trails behind modern high-end desktop and server CPUs in single-threaded performance. It outperforms several Xeon and Ryzen models in multicore tasks but falls behind newer AMD and Intel offerings in both overall and single-core performance.

As of March 2026, the EPYC 7281 is best suited for legacy server environments or budget-conscious data centers where cost-effective, multi-threaded processing is required. Its lack of integrated graphics means it requires a discrete GPU for visual output, reinforcing its role in server and workstation settings. While not a top-tier option in today's landscape, it continues to hold relevance in specific enterprise niches, particularly where its multi-core efficiency and memory bandwidth provide value.
Frequently Compared

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AMD EPYC 7281

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: EPYC 7281
Family: EPYC
Series: 7000
Model Number: 7281
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 2700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen
Core Name: Naples
Core Family: 23
Core Model: 1
Socket: Socket
Package: FCLGA-4094
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 155 W
Release Price: $650.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1536 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 1024 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 8 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 32 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666 and DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 8
Maximum Memory: 2,048 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 158.95 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 213 mm²
Transistor Count: 19.20 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT SME SEV
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