AMD EPYC Dual-Socket Server

Dual CPU servers, i.e. those with two physical CPUs on one chassis, are widely used and extremely popular among business owners from nearly every industry. For example, a two socket server server is appropriate for resource-intensive applications such as:

• work with artificial intelligence and its analysis;
• high-precision scientific research;
• dealing with computations;
• placement of multiple virtual machines on the hardware;
• working with large databases.

Each CPU has its own RAM, so in some cases it’s better to have, for example, two processors with four cores each than one with eight cores. The processors of AMD EPYC dual-socket server either share the same motherboard, or are located on two separate ones. The number of cores in each CPU depends on its manufacturer, family and model.

Sometimes dual-CPU machines are also called ‘dual socket’. EPYC, or to be more precise an AMD EPYC dual socket (dual processor) server would be a good pick if your business activity lies in a sphere employing High-Performance Computing, Big Data analytics, Cloud Computing, etc. IT professionals greatly appreciate the top performance and energy efficiency of these server processors. In most cases, when customers need a powerful equipment, a dual AMD EPYC will be the ideal solution. But, it is also worth mentioning that this particular option will not be cheap. You have to be prepared to pay for all the advantages of this service AMD dual CPU servers.

Thanks to the Error-Correcting Code Memory feature, dual socket Xeon servers show especially great performance when their tasks include processing masses of valuable data. ECC memory prevents most common software errors during reading and writing, making these intel chips generally more reliable and less prone to data corruption.

As to the price, finding a cheap Xeon server is a daunting task, and although the price largely depends on the family and model, servers with Intel Xeon chips are far from being low-priced.

As an alternative, you might consider Supermicro dual CPU machines, which are generally much cheaper than Xeons with similar functionality.

That, however, is not their only advantage. These machines are compatible with many components from other manufacturers, which is a big plus when it comes to their maintenance. Dependable, energy efficient, and easily scalable, these servers are very popular among businesses owners.

Being a renowned hosting provider with 13 years of experience in the industry (founded in 2007), Hostkey offers a wide choice of dedicated servers, including dual-processor ones. The company is well-known for its reliability, great attitude towards customers, and affordable pricing. The hardware can be located in one of three Tier III data centers; you are welcome to choose from the USA (New York City), the Netherlands (Amsterdam) and Helsinki (Finland).

Furthermore, you can opt for an online test trial at no cost. Suppose you aren’t really sure which server suits your needs better – the one with dual AMD EPYC processors or a supermicro dual socket. Feel free to contact our customer support team and try both to make the best choice.

In addition, Hostkey provides many other hosting solutions, from private clouds to colocation services. Our friendly team of experts from Hostkey are always ready to help you select the best option and give you good advice.