EPYC 7642

Details and Benchmarks for AMD EPYC 7642

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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 7642 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,599 Rank: 108
Rank Name Score Visual
104 Core i9-9960X 6,612
+0.2%
105 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,612
+0.2%
106 Ryzen 9 3900X 6,609
+0.2%
107 Core Ultra 7 268V 6,608
+0.1%
108 EPYC 7642 6,599
109 Xeon w5-2455X 6,595
-0.1%
110 Core Ultra 9 185H 6,595
-0.1%
111 Ryzen 5 7500F 6,587
-0.2%
112 Ryzen 9 7940HS 6,553
-0.7%
113 Ryzen 9 8945HS 6,536
-1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for EPYC 7642 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

8,338 Rank: 20
Rank Name Score Visual
16 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 8,778
+5.3%
17 Xeon w9-3495X 8,763
+5.1%
18 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 8,600
+3.1%
19 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 8,437
+1.2%
20 EPYC 7642 8,338
21 Core i9-13900KS 8,222
-1.4%
22 Core i9-14900KS 8,176
-1.9%
23 Core Ultra 9 285K 8,160
-2.1%
24 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 8,151
-2.2%
25 Core i9-13900K 8,141
-2.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for EPYC 7642 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,440 Rank: 601
Rank Name Score Visual
597 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,447
+0.1%
598 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,444
+0.1%
599 Ryzen 5 1500X 5,444
+0.1%
600 Core i7-6920HQ 5,442
+0%
601 EPYC 7642 5,440
602 Core i5-8305G 5,437
-0.1%
603 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,437
-0.1%
604 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 5,436
-0.1%
605 EPYC 7402P 5,433
-0.1%
606 Ryzen 5 1600 5,431
-0.2%

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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 7642 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

7,914 Rank: 23
Rank Name Score Visual
19 EPYC 7702 8,400
+6.1%
20 EPYC 7702P 8,185
+3.4%
21 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 8,051
+1.7%
22 Xeon w9-3475X 8,036
+1.5%
23 EPYC 7642 7,914
24 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 7,769
-1.8%
25 Core Ultra 9 285K 7,687
-2.9%
26 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 7,684
-2.9%
27 EPYC 7552 7,640
-3.5%
28 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 7,280
-8%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for EPYC 7642 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

8,451 Rank: 19
Rank Name Score Visual
15 EPYC 7702 9,259
+9.6%
16 EPYC 7702P 9,103
+7.7%
17 Xeon w9-3495X 9,082
+7.5%
18 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 8,521
+0.8%
19 EPYC 7642 8,451
20 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 8,433
-0.2%
21 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 8,335
-1.4%
22 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 8,300
-1.8%
23 EPYC 7552 8,259
-2.3%
24 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 8,185
-3.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for EPYC 7642 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

7,616 Rank: 24
Rank Name Score Visual
20 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 7,893
+3.6%
21 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 7,786
+2.2%
22 EPYC 7552 7,758
+1.9%
23 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 7,660
+0.6%
24 EPYC 7642 7,616
25 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 7,602
-0.2%
26 EPYC 7702P 7,564
-0.7%
27 Xeon Gold 6442Y 7,562
-0.7%
28 Xeon w7-3465X 7,551
-0.9%
29 Xeon W-3375 7,492
-1.6%

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EPYC 7642 Details

Launched in August 2019, the AMD EPYC 7642 remains a powerful server-grade processor built on the Zen 2 (Rome) architecture, designed for high-end data center and enterprise workloads. Despite its age, it continues to hold a strong position in the server market due to its exceptional core count and multithreading capabilities. The processor features 48 cores and 96 threads, enabled by AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, making it ideal for virtualization, content creation, and scientific computing. With a base clock of 2.4 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.4 GHz, it delivers robust performance across a wide range of applications.

Fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC, the EPYC 7642 integrates 3.8 billion transistors into a 192 mm² die, emphasizing efficiency and performance density. It supports up to 4,096 GB of DDR4-3200 memory across eight channels, providing a maximum memory bandwidth of 190.7 GB/s. This high-bandwidth memory interface ensures fast data access for memory-intensive tasks. The processor also supports ECC memory, a critical feature for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount.

The EPYC 7642 includes advanced features such as AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization, enhancing performance in encryption, compression, and virtualized environments. It supports up to 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes, enabling high-speed connectivity with modern storage and networking devices. The chip operates at a TDP of 225 W, requiring robust cooling solutions, and is packaged in FCLGA-4094, compatible with Socket SP3 and LGA-4094 platforms.

In benchmark testing, the EPYC 7642 achieves an overall score of 6,599, ranking #108 out of 2,060 processors, with a multicore score of 8,338 (#20 of 2,060) and a single-core score of 5,440 (#601 of 2,060). These results place it ahead of mainstream desktop CPUs like the Core i9-13900KS and Core i9-14900KS, while still trailing behind newer high-end models such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and Xeon w9-3495X. Its strongest performance lies in multithreaded workloads, where it competes effectively with other server-class processors.

As of March 2026, the EPYC 7642 remains a compelling choice for server and workstation environments that demand high core counts and strong multithreading performance. While newer processors have surpassed it in single-core performance, its 48-core architecture and PCIe 4.0 support make it a valuable asset in data centers and virtualization clusters. Its longevity and reliability continue to make it a relevant option for businesses seeking cost-effective, high-performance server solutions.
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AMD EPYC 7642

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: EPYC 7642
Family: EPYC
Series: 7002
Model Number: 7642
Cores: 48
Threads: 96
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (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: $4,775.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 3072 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 1536 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 1536 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 24 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 256 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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