Server Motherboard Selection

Server Motherboard Selection: A Deep Dive into Platform Architecture and Optimization

This document provides an exhaustive technical analysis of a high-density, dual-socket server motherboard configuration, focusing on architectural choices, performance implications, and suitability for enterprise workloads. Selecting the correct motherboard is foundational, as it dictates the maximum potential of the entire server system, influencing scalability, I/O throughput, and power efficiency.

1. Hardware Specifications

The following section details the precise hardware specifications for the reference platform under review: the **Astraeus-D8000 Series Dual-Socket Server Board**. This platform is engineered for next-generation, high-core-count processing units (CPUs) and high-speed memory subsystems.

1.1 Core Platform Architecture

The Astraeus-D8000 utilizes a proprietary, optimized chipset architecture designed to maximize inter-CPU communication latency and memory bandwidth utilization.

Astraeus-D8000 Core Specifications

Feature	Specification Detail
Form Factor	Proprietary Extended E-ATX (400mm x 350mm)
Chipset / Platform Controller Hub (PCH)	Intel C741 Server Platform (Customized Silicon Revision B3)
CPU Sockets	Dual Socket LGA 4677 (Supports 4th Generation Xeon Scalable Processors)
Interconnect Bus	Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI Intel-Based Server Configurations Configuration Specifications Benchmark Core i7-6700K/7700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB CPU Benchmark: 8046 Core i7-8700 Server 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB CPU Benchmark: 13124 Core i9-9900K Server 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB CPU Benchmark: 49969 Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD Core i9-13900 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD Core i5-13500 Server (64GB) 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD Core i5-13500 Server (128GB) 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD Core i5-13500 Workstation 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 AMD-Based Server Configurations Configuration Specifications Benchmark Ryzen 5 3600 Server 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 17849 Ryzen 7 7700 Server 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 35224 Ryzen 9 5950X Server 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 46045 Ryzen 9 7950X Server 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 63561 EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB) 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021 EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB) 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021 EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB) 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021 EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB) 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021 EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB) 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe CPU Benchmark: 48021 EPYC 9454P Server 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe Order Your Dedicated Server Configure and order your ideal server configuration Need Assistance? Telegram: @powervps Servers at a discounted price ⚠️ *Note: All benchmark scores are approximate and may vary based on configuration. Server availability subject to stock.* ⚠️