Dell PowerEdge R6525 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U Rack |
| Processors | 2x AMD EPYC 7002 (Rome) or 7003 (Milan) |
| Max Cores | 128 total (64 per socket) |
| Max Threads | 256 |
| PCIe Lanes | 256x PCIe Gen 4 (128 per socket) |
| Memory Slots | Up to 32x DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 3200 MT/s |
| Drive Bays | Multiple 2.5" configurations |
| Management | iDRAC9 |
| Power Supply | 800W Platinum and higher |
Dell R6525 vs R6515 — Dual vs Single Socket AMD 1U
| Feature | R6525 (Dual-Socket) | R6515 (Single-Socket) |
|---|---|---|
| Sockets | 2 | 1 |
| Max Cores | 128 | 64 |
| Memory Slots | 32 | 16 |
| PCIe Lanes | 256 Gen 4 | 128 Gen 4 |
| Software Licensing | Higher (2 sockets) | Lower (1 socket) |
| Power | Higher | Lower |
Choose the R6525 when maximum core density in 1U is the priority — 128 cores with 256 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. Choose the R6515 when single-socket licensing savings outweigh the need for more than 64 cores.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cores does the Dell R6525 support?
Up to 128 cores (2x 64-core AMD EPYC) with 256 threads in a 1U form factor. This is the highest core density available in any 1U Dell PowerEdge server.
What generation is the Dell R6525?
The Dell PowerEdge R6525 is a 15th Generation (15G) server. The predecessor is the R6425 (14G); the successor is the R6625 (16G, AMD EPYC 9004).
How much does a refurbished Dell R6525 cost?
Pricing depends on processor, memory, and storage configuration. Use the configurator on this page to request a quote. Enterasource builds every R6525 to order with a 2-year warranty and free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.
Browse all Dell PowerEdge servers available at Enterasource.

