HPE AMD Epyc 8024P CPU for HPE - P69258-B21

HPE P69258-B21 AMD EPYC 8024P 8-Core SP6 Server Processor

Overview

The HPE P69258-B21 is an HPE-factory-configured AMD EPYC 8024P processor targeting single-socket HPE ProLiant and Synergy platforms built on the SP6 socket. With 8 cores running at a 2.4 GHz base and boosting to 3.0 GHz, plus a 32 MB L3 cache and six-channel DDR5 support at up to 4800 MT/s, this is the entry point into the EPYC 9004-generation SP6 ecosystem — sized for workloads where per-core licensing costs matter as much as aggregate throughput. If you're running a commercial or enterprise application where your software vendor bills per physical core, starting at 8 cores and 2.4 GHz keeps those costs manageable without abandoning the DDR5 memory subsystem or the bandwidth headroom that comes with the EPYC platform. For a broader look at HPE compute options, explore the HPE server and compute catalog.

Key Features

• 8-Core Architecture at 2.4 GHz Base / 3.0 GHz Boost: Eight physical cores running at a 2.4 GHz base clock with single-core boost up to 3.0 GHz. For per-core-licensed workloads — Oracle Database, SAP, certain Microsoft Server SKUs — fewer licensed cores directly reduces software spend. The boost headroom means lightly threaded tasks aren't penalized for the lower base frequency.
• 32 MB L3 Cache: A 32 MB shared L3 cache serves all eight cores, providing enough on-die data locality for database query working sets, caching-heavy middleware, and analytics queries that operate on moderate-sized datasets without constantly falling back to main memory latency.
• Six-Channel DDR5 Memory Subsystem: Six active DDR5 channels deliver up to 230.4 GB/s of per-socket memory bandwidth. That figure isn't academic — it's the difference between a memory-bandwidth-limited analytics query running in seconds versus tens of seconds. Pair with DDR5 RDIMMs running at 4800 MT/s to realize the full bandwidth spec.
• DDR5 at Up to 4800 MT/s: DDR5-4800 support means you can provision higher-density DIMMs at validated speeds without relaxing timings or underclocking. Compared to DDR4-based predecessors, you get roughly double the per-channel bandwidth at equivalent DIMM counts — a meaningful step for virtualization hosts and in-memory databases.
• SP6 Socket Compatibility: The SP6 socket positions this processor squarely in HPE's current-generation single-socket ProLiant server line. Confirm your target platform's compatibility matrix before ordering — SP6 is not interchangeable with prior HPE EPYC socket generations (SP3, SP5).
• HPE Factory Integration: Procured as an HPE-qualified option kit (P69258-B21, often searched as P69258 B21), this processor ships with the HPE firmware and microcode support necessary for iLO integration, HPE OneView management, and validated thermal profiles. A generic OEM EPYC 8024P may not carry the same firmware baseline HPE requires for full platform management.

Integration and Compatibility

The P69258-B21 is designed for HPE SP6-socket platforms. Before deploying, cross-reference the HPE QuickSpecs document for your target server model to confirm socket, TDP envelope, and cooling requirements. The six-channel DDR5 architecture requires DDR5 RDIMMs; DDR4 DIMMs are not compatible with SP6-generation platforms. Memory population rules for six-channel operation vary by platform — populate channels symmetrically to reach the 230.4 GB/s bandwidth figure cited in the spec. This processor is sold as a server processor option kit and is intended for HPE-qualified server platforms only. For storage-heavy builds, pair with an appropriate network-attached storage solution or direct-attach NVMe drives supported by your ProLiant platform. If your deployment includes high-density memory requirements, review HPE's server memory options to identify validated DDR5 RDIMM configurations for SP6.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What socket does the HPE P69258-B21 use?

A: The P69258-B21 uses the SP6 socket, which is AMD's current-generation single-socket interface for EPYC 9004-series processors. It is not compatible with earlier HPE EPYC socket generations (SP3 or SP5).

Q: What is the base and boost clock speed of the EPYC 8024P?

A: The EPYC 8024P runs at a 2.4 GHz base clock with a maximum boost frequency of up to 3.0 GHz.

Q: What memory type and speed does the P69258-B21 support?

A: The processor supports DDR5 memory across six channels, running at up to 4800 MT/s, delivering up to 230.4 GB/s of per-socket memory bandwidth.

Q: What warranty applies to the P69258-B21?

A: Per the available product data, no HPE manufacturer warranty is listed for this SKU. A 90-day seller warranty applies. Verify current HPE warranty terms directly with HPE for your specific deployment requirements.

Q: Is the P69258-B21 compatible with HPE iLO and OneView management?

A: As an HPE-qualified option kit, this processor is designed to work within HPE's platform management ecosystem including iLO and OneView. Confirm compatibility with your specific ProLiant or Synergy platform via HPE's QuickSpecs for that server model.

Q: How many cores does the EPYC 8024P have, and why does that matter for software licensing?

A: The EPYC 8024P has 8 physical cores. For per-core-licensed enterprise software (certain Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft SKUs), fewer cores directly reduce licensing costs while still providing access to the SP6 platform's DDR5 memory subsystem and high memory bandwidth.

Karl Wilson

The P69258-B21 is a deliberate platform choice, not a cost-cut — AMD's EPYC 8024P gives you 230.4 GB/s of DDR5 memory bandwidth across six channels in an 8-core package. That combination is unusual: most 8-core server processors come with narrower memory buses inherited from workstation or client platforms. HPE's SP6 implementation here means you're not giving up memory subsystem width just to hit a lower core count.

Technical Highlights:

• 6-Channel DDR5 at 4800 MT/s: 230.4 GB/s peak bandwidth is the headline. For in-memory databases or analytics workloads that are bandwidth-bound rather than compute-bound, this matters more than core count.
• 2.4 GHz Base / 3.0 GHz Boost: The 600 MHz boost headroom is useful for mixed workloads where some threads run hot while others idle. Don't expect sustained all-core boost at 3.0 GHz under full load — that's a single-core ceiling.
• 32 MB L3 Cache: 4 MB per core average — reasonable for an 8-core die. Workloads with hot working sets under ~24 MB will see strong cache hit rates; larger datasets will pressure main memory bandwidth, where this processor's DDR5 bus carries its weight.

Deployment Considerations:

• Populate all six DDR5 channels symmetrically to reach the 230.4 GB/s bandwidth figure — asymmetric or partial population will reduce effective bandwidth and may leave performance on the table for memory-intensive workloads.
• SP6 is not backward-compatible with SP3 or SP5 HPE EPYC platforms. Confirm your ProLiant or Synergy chassis generation before ordering — a socket mismatch means a return, not a rework.

This processor is the right call for a single-socket HPE server running per-core-licensed database software where keeping the core count at 8 controls software spend, but the deployment still needs DDR5 bandwidth for acceptable query response times — a common profile in branch-office ERP or mid-market analytics nodes.