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AMD EPYC SP5 cold plate

SP5 thermal validation review

Specify SP5 CPU cooling for an EPYC 9004 or 9005 server. Review the exact processor power setting and cold-plate performance before configuring a CPU-only or shared CPU and GPU loop.

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Fit and compatibility

  • Confirm the exact EPYC 9004 or 9005 processor, board revision, supported firmware and socket population. Review SP5 heat spreader contact and chassis mounting for the chosen assembly.
  • Check outlet orientation and service clearance around the memory and board power components. In a GPU server, include the GPU plumbing and the order in which the tray can be serviced.

Scope of supply

  • Select the SP5 plate, clamp or bracket, fasteners and thermal interface material against the exact processor configuration. Request the tested plate curve and mounting drawing.
  • List CPU and GPU branches separately where they share coolant distribution. Define the connector pairs, sensors and manifold interface included in the quote.

Operating conditions

  • AMD lists a 500 W default TDP for the SP5 EPYC 9965. Select the plate using measured thermal performance at the intended inlet temperature and branch flow for the configured CPU load.
  • Where a CDU serves CPUs and GPUs together, check simultaneous liquid loads, pressure losses and minimum flow in each branch. Assess the remaining air load at the agreed fan setting.

Acceptance checks

  • Record temperatures, power and throttle flags for the agreed workload. If the CPU and GPU loops share distribution, run their specified loads concurrently and record each branch flow.
  • Confirm leak sensing and low-flow response with the integrated loop. Check CPU socket surroundings and memory and voltage regulator temperatures against platform limits.

Technical references

Use these references to identify the platform and design requirements. GPU WORLD confirms the applicable assembly and operating conditions for each project.

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