HPE AMD EPYC 9124 3.0GHz 200W 16 Core Processor

Overview

The HPE P53702-B21 is an AMD EPYC 9124 processor designed to deliver reliable and efficient compute power for HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers. Featuring 16 physical cores and 32 threads running at a 3.0 GHz base clock with turbo speeds up to 3.7 GHz, it handles virtualization, container workloads, and data analytics with steady performance. Its support for DDR5 memory at speeds up to 4800 MT/s and a large 64 MB L3 cache ensures fast data access and reduced latency, making it well suited for demanding server environments.

Key features

• Multi-core design with 16 cores and 32 threads to support parallel processing and multitasking in server workloads
• High base and turbo clock speeds that maintain consistent performance under varying loads
• Large 64 MB L3 cache to accelerate data-heavy applications and reduce memory bottlenecks
• Support for DDR5 memory up to 4800 MT/s, providing faster data transfer rates and improved responsiveness
• 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes offering extensive bandwidth for connecting NVMe storage, GPUs, and network adapters without compromising throughput
• 200 W thermal design power balancing strong performance with energy efficiency, important for data center power management
• Compatibility with HPE ProLiant DL325, DL345, and DL385 Gen11 servers, ensuring easy integration and upgrade paths
• SP5 socket design simplifies installation and scaling within supported server platforms

Key specs

• Processor model: AMD EPYC 9124
• Cores/threads: 16 cores / 32 threads
• Base clock speed: 3.0 GHz
• Turbo clock speed: Up to 3.7 GHz
• L3 cache: 64 MB
• Memory support: DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s
• PCIe lanes: 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes
• Thermal design power (TDP): 200 W
• Socket type: SP5

Connectivity and compatibility

This processor is designed to fit seamlessly into HPE ProLiant Gen11 server platforms, including the DL325, DL345, and DL385 models. Its 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes provide ample bandwidth for high-speed NVMe storage devices, GPU accelerators, and multi-port network cards, supporting a wide range of I/O-intensive applications. The SP5 socket ensures straightforward installation and compatibility with existing server infrastructure.

Performance and reliability

With a balance of 16 cores and 32 threads, the processor efficiently handles multitasking and virtualization workloads common in modern data centers. The large L3 cache and DDR5 memory support reduce latency and improve data throughput, which is critical for transactional databases and container clusters. The 200 W TDP helps maintain energy efficiency while delivering consistent performance, making it suitable for dense server deployments where power consumption is a key consideration.

Ideal uses and environments

This processor is a strong choice for organizations running virtualization hosts, containerized applications, and data analytics on HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers. It fits well in data centers that require scalable compute power with efficient energy use. Whether deployed in dense virtualization nodes or compute-heavy edge appliances, it provides the expansion headroom and performance needed to support demanding workloads without unnecessary complexity.