AMD EPYC 8225P Server Processor - 24 Cores, 48 Threads, 2.95 GHz, SP6, DDR5, PCIe 5.0

With 24 Zen 4c cores and 48 threads, the AMD EPYC 8225P delivers exceptional compute density for space-constrained data centers. Its 2.95 GHz base clock and up to 4.1 GHz boost ensure responsive performance across virtualized and cloud-native workloads.

Overview

The EPYC 8225P is part of AMD's 8004 series, built on the SP6 socket for single-socket servers. It supports 6-channel DDR5 memory up to 4800 MHz and offers 96 lanes of PCIe Gen5, enabling high-speed connectivity for storage and accelerators. With a TDP of 155W (configurable up to 180W), it balances performance and power efficiency.

What stands out

• 24 cores / 48 threads for parallel processing
• 48 MB L3 cache reduces latency for data-intensive tasks
• PCIe Gen5 with 96 lanes for next-gen peripherals
• 6-channel DDR5 memory support up to 1.5 TB per socket
• Advanced security features including AMD Infinity Guard

Technical details

• Processor family: AMD EPYC
• Model: 8225P
• Socket: SP6
• Core count: 24
• Thread count: 48
• Base clock: 2.95 GHz
• Max boost clock: up to 4.1 GHz
• L3 cache: 48 MB
• TDP: 155W (cTDP 155-180W)
• Memory type: DDR5
• Memory channels: 6
• Max memory speed: 4800 MHz
• Max memory capacity: 1.5 TB per socket
• PCIe version: Gen5
• Max PCIe lanes: 96
• Manufacturing process: TSMC 5nm
• Integrated graphics: No
• Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU

Our verdict

The EPYC 8225P is a compelling choice for dense, single-socket servers requiring high core counts, modern I/O, and energy efficiency. Its SP6 platform offers a cost-effective entry into the EPYC ecosystem without sacrificing performance.