AMD EPYC

For years, one player dominated the server market. Today, however, you can't talk about a modern data center without considering AMD. AMD EPYC processors are not just about more cores and threads – they represent a completely different approach to architecture. Socket SP3, 128 PCIe lanes, eight-channel DDR4 memory, a gigantic L3 cache, and energy efficiency that truly makes a difference. At Hardware Direct, you'll find EPYCs in 16, 24, 32, and even 64-core versions – ready for 24/7 operation, tested, and covered by warranty. If you're looking for computing power without overpaying, you're in the right place.

If you're counting on real scalability, AMD has no competition today. Even in single-socket models (like the 7302P or 7702P), you get more cores than Intel offers in a dual-socket configuration.

128 PCIe 4.0 lanes, full support for 8-channel DDR4 3200 MHz memory, support for ECC, Secure Memory Encryption, SEV – and all this without any "licenses" or artificial limitations. Need a backup server? Go for the 7313P. Need a host for 400 VMs? Opt for the 7702P. Looking for a platform for VDI or machine learning? The EPYC 7373X with 3D V-Cache will make your day. There are truly no bad choices here – only more cost-effective ones.

Hardware Direct's offerings are dominated by two architectures: Naples (EPYC 7001) and Milan (EPYC 7003). The former, like the EPYC 7401P or 7351P, are inexpensive and solid solutions for classic virtualizers – 24 or 32 cores, 64 MB cache, and a price often below 1,000 PLN gross. Milan – that's another league: Zen 3, a significant IPC increase, support for the latest SP3 motherboards, and PCIe 4.0 compatibility. An example? The EPYC 7313 (16C/32T) – ideal for a hypervisor with plenty of RAM, or the EPYC 7702P (64C/128T) – a beast for Kubernetes clusters, rendering, and simulations. Each of these models will work in Dell, Supermicro, ASUS, as well as in non-reference barebone platforms.

AMD EPYC processors are workhorses – literally. You don't choose them to sit idle and look pretty. They are meant to compute. Need a server for backup and storage? Choose the 7302P – a single unit is enough to access 8 RAM channels and 16 NVMe drives. Building a host for Proxmox or VMware? The 7402P will handle 256 GB of RAM without breaking a sweat. And if you're aiming for CFD simulations, an AI computation server, or large NoSQL databases – the 7373X with 3D V-Cache (768 MB L3!) will be your greatest ally. You won't find another CPU that tackles such tasks with such ease.

What to choose for a specific application?

• For database servers (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Oracle), models with high clock speeds and large caches – like the EPYC 7313 (3.0 GHz, 16C/32T) or EPYC 7443P (24C/48T, 128 MB L3) – are best. They provide fast responses, scale indexes excellently, and don't choke under intensive queries.
• If your priority is backup, archiving, and storage, go for the EPYC 7402P or 7302P – they have plenty of PCIe lanes for RAID controllers, SAS/NVMe drives, and inexpensive ECC RAM.
• For tasks related to rendering (Blender, V-Ray, Adobe After Effects) or CFD, FEM, or AI/ML simulations, choose units with a high core count and capacious cache – like the EPYC 7702P (64C/128T) or EPYC 7373X with 768 MB 3D V-Cache, which will handle a render farm or TensorFlow clusters without a hiccup.

In short: there's plenty to choose from – and each of these CPUs makes sense, provided you know what you expect from it.

When buying an EPYC from Hardware Direct, you're not buying a pig in a poke. Each processor is tested, checked for compatibility with the SP3 socket and Dell/Supermicro motherboards, and each comes with a 12-month warranty and full support – including cooling matching, BIOS advice, and RAM compatibility. The EPYC 7702P for just under 1,600 PLN, the 7313 for approx. 950 PLN gross – these are numbers that appeal to the finance department as much as to the admin. Additionally: 24h shipping, VAT invoice, and 100% real availability from our warehouse, not from a dream catalog. This isn't an outlet – it's a warehouse of ready-to-work solutions.