EPYC 7542

Details and Benchmarks for AMD EPYC 7542

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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 7542 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,786 Rank: 327
Rank Name Score Visual
323 Core i5-9600KF 5,795
+0.2%
324 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 5,793
+0.1%
325 Ryzen 7 2700X 5,792
+0.1%
326 Xeon D-2166NT 5,788
+0%
327 EPYC 7542 5,786
328 Xeon E-2224 5,783
-0.1%
329 Core i7-6950X 5,780
-0.1%
330 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,778
-0.1%
331 Xeon W-2170B 5,773
-0.2%
332 Xeon E5-2687W 0 5,770
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for EPYC 7542 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,530 Rank: 151
Rank Name Score Visual
147 Xeon w5-3425 6,563
+0.5%
148 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,542
+0.2%
149 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,539
+0.1%
150 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,534
+0.1%
151 EPYC 7542 6,530
152 Xeon Gold 6146 6,525
-0.1%
153 EPYC 7F52 6,520
-0.2%
154 Xeon E5-2699 v4 6,519
-0.2%
155 Xeon Platinum 8160 6,513
-0.3%
156 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,513
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for EPYC 7542 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,290 Rank: 731
Rank Name Score Visual
727 Core i5-9500T 5,296
+0.1%
728 Xeon Gold 6140 5,295
+0.1%
729 Core i5-4590S 5,295
+0.1%
730 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,293
+0.1%
731 EPYC 7542 5,290
732 EPYC 7352 5,290
+0%
733 Celeron G4920 5,290
+0%
734 Xeon Silver 4310 5,287
-0.1%
735 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 5,286
-0.1%
736 Core i5-6350HQ 5,286
-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 7542 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,536 Rank: 66
Rank Name Score Visual
62 Ryzen 9 7900X 6,627
+1.4%
63 Xeon w7-2475X 6,597
+0.9%
64 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 6,552
+0.2%
65 Ryzen 9 7900 6,543
+0.1%
66 EPYC 7542 6,536
67 EPYC 7402 6,507
-0.4%
68 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 6,506
-0.5%
69 Xeon w7-3445 6,500
-0.6%
70 EPYC 7452 6,499
-0.6%
71 Xeon Gold 5418Y 6,447
-1.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for EPYC 7542 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

7,254 Rank: 30
Rank Name Score Visual
26 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 7,610
+4.9%
27 EPYC 7502P 7,470
+3%
28 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 7,320
+0.9%
29 EPYC 7F72 7,299
+0.6%
30 EPYC 7542 7,254
31 Core Ultra 9 285K 7,227
-0.4%
32 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 7,176
-1.1%
33 Xeon W-3375 7,154
-1.4%
34 Ryzen 9 7950X 7,142
-1.5%
35 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 7,122
-1.8%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for EPYC 7542 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,723 Rank: 53
Rank Name Score Visual
49 Core Ultra 7 265KF 6,760
+0.6%
50 Xeon w7-2475X 6,757
+0.5%
51 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 6,750
+0.4%
52 Ryzen 9 7950X 6,734
+0.2%
53 EPYC 7542 6,723
54 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,720
+-0%
55 Xeon Platinum 8351N 6,713
-0.1%
56 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,668
-0.8%
57 Xeon Gold 6348 6,637
-1.3%
58 EPYC 7402P 6,603
-1.8%

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EPYC 7542 Details

Designed for high-end server and data center workloads, the AMD EPYC 7542 is a powerful 32-core processor built on the Zen 2 (Rome) microarchitecture. Launched in August 2019, it remains a relevant option in enterprise environments due to its strong multi-threaded performance and extensive feature set. With a base frequency of 2.9 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.4 GHz, the EPYC 7542 delivers consistent performance under heavy computational loads. Its 7 nm manufacturing process, combined with a 225 W TDP and a multi-chip module design featuring five dies, enables it to balance performance with power efficiency in multi-socket configurations.

The processor supports up to two CPUs in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) setup, making it ideal for scalable server deployments. It features 128 MiB of L3 cache, 16 MiB of L2 cache, and 2 MiB of L1 cache, ensuring fast access to frequently used data. With eight-channel DDR4-3200 memory support and a maximum memory capacity of 4,194,304 MiB, the EPYC 7542 is capable of handling large datasets and memory-intensive applications. The 190.7 GiB/s memory bandwidth and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes further enhance its I/O capabilities, supporting high-speed storage and networking.

Integrated graphics are absent, as this is a server-oriented CPU, so users will need a discrete GPU for visualization tasks. However, the processor includes robust virtualization support through AMD-V and AMD-Vi, along with advanced security features such as Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV). It also supports ECC memory, which is essential for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount. Instruction set support includes AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, enabling efficient performance in scientific computing, encryption, and machine learning workloads.

In benchmark testing, the EPYC 7542 achieves an overall score of 5,786, placing it at #327 among 2,060 processors. Its multicore score of 6,530 ranks it #151, while its single-core score of 5,290 places it at #731. This performance profile highlights its strength in multi-threaded environments, where it competes closely with high-end Xeon processors like the Xeon Platinum 8168 and Xeon Gold 5416S. While it lags behind the top-tier Ryzen Threadripper and Core Ultra series in single-threaded tasks, its multicore capabilities make it a strong contender for server, cloud, and virtualization applications.

As of March 2026, the EPYC 7542 remains a viable choice for data centers and enterprise servers that require high core counts, large memory bandwidth, and robust virtualization features. Its longevity in the market is a testament to AMD’s strong server strategy during the Zen 2 era, and it continues to hold its own against older-generation Xeon models. For users needing a cost-effective, high-performance server CPU, the EPYC 7542 remains a compelling option despite its age.
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AMD EPYC 7542

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: EPYC 7542
Family: EPYC
Series: 7002
Model Number: 7542
Cores: 32
Threads: 64
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Zen 2
Core Name: Rome
Core Family: 23
Socket: Socket SP3 and LGA-4094
Package: FCLGA-4094
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 225 W
Release Price: $3,400.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 2048 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 1024 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 1024 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 16 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 128 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200
Memory Channels: 8
Maximum Memory: 4,096 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 190.7 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 4.0
PCIe Lanes: 128
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 192 mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC and 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 HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Boost 2 AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD SMT NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI SME SEV Run Sure Node Ctrlr
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