AMD EPYC 7302P socket: SP3
The AMD EPYC 7302P uses SP3, the LGA socket for EPYC server processors. The 16-core chip at 155 W runs single socket only.
AMD EPYC 7302P specifications
| Cores | 16 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 32 |
| Core architecture | Zen 2 (Rome) |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, up to 3.3 GHz boost |
| Cache | 8 MB L2 plus 128 MB L3 |
| Default TDP | 155 W |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC 7 nm FinFET |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 ECC, 8 channels |
| PCI Express | 128 PCIe Gen4 lanes per socket |
| Integrated graphics | None (BMC graphics on board) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported, DDR4 ECC RDIMM |
| Package | SP3 LGA4094 |
| Cooler in the box | None, server heatsink required |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD EPYC 7302P needs a motherboard with a SP3 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the SP3 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
SP3 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 4,094 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 58.5 × 75.4 mm |
| Introduced | June 2017 |
| Memory | DDR4 ECC RDIMM, 8 channels to DDR4-3200, up to 4 TB per socket |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the EPYC 7302P is
The EPYC 7302P is a 16-core, 32-thread server processor from Rome. It launched in August 2019 for single socket virtualization nodes with a 3.0 GHz base and up to 3.3 GHz boost at 155 W. Two chiplets carry eight cores each with 128 MB of L3 in total.
The 3.0 GHz base leads the 16-core Rome range for latency sensitive VMs. Eight megabytes of L2 back database threads while the large L3 holds working sets. The 155 W envelope fits 1U single socket chassis with standard airflow.
The P suffix keeps validation single socket, which cuts board cost for ROBO clusters. Buyers who need dual socket failover choose the non-P 7302 instead. For right sized virtualization, sixteen fast cores beat thirty two slow ones.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The EPYC 7302P fits SP3 on single socket server boards. Board support lists must name the exact SKU. Rome posts with the shipping BIOS on boards of its era.
Single socket designs trim idle power for branch virtualization. Lane splits for NVMe and NICs follow the board manual. The How to find your CPU socket type guide covers platform generations.
Milan support arrived later on many SP3 boards through vendor BIOS updates, which keeps 2019 platforms useful.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 ECC across 8 channels feeds 32 threads with up to 204.8 GB per sec of bandwidth. Matched RDIMMs hold the rated speed when all channels fill. ECC stays enabled for VM uptime.
PCIe Gen4 lanes total 128 for NVMe pools, 25 Gb NICs and HBAs. A single socket node with a dozen NVMe drives fits easily. Bifurcation settings live in the board BIOS.
The 155 W band needs front to back airflow with vendor qualified heatsinks. No boxed cooler exists. Inlet temperature derates sustained boost in warm aisles.
Where this Rome part fits
Sixteen cores at 3.0 GHz suit virtualization hosts with twenty to forty VMs, where per VM latency matters more than thread count. Fewer faster cores also help per core licensed databases. The 128 MB L3 keeps hot data close.
Edge data centers and larger branch offices fit here with one socket and half a terabyte of RAM. All eight channels should fill for full bandwidth on memory bound analytics. The AMD EPYC 7302 twin serves dual socket clusters with the same clocks.
Firmware with Rome support must predate the install, so buyers confirm revisions with the vendor before racking.
Upgrade paths
On SP3 the path runs to 24-core 7402P and 32-core 7502P parts on the same single socket boards where validated. Milan single socket SKUs follow with a BIOS update.
Beyond the socket a new server on SP5 brings DDR5 and Gen5 lanes. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide frames platform change timing.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD EPYC 7302P use?
It uses SP3 on single socket server boards.
How many cores does the EPYC 7302P have?
16 cores with 32 threads at 3.0 GHz base and up to 3.3 GHz boost.
What memory does the EPYC 7302P support?
DDR4-3200 ECC RDIMM in 8 channels.
Is the 7302P single socket only?
Yes. The P suffix limits validation to one socket.
What is the TDP of the EPYC 7302P?
155 W with server cooling required.
When did the EPYC 7302P launch?
August 2019 with the Rome stack.
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