Performance Testing of Dell PowerEdge R7725 with AMD EPYC

This technical report presents the results of performance testing conducted on the Dell PowerEdge R7725 server equipped with 5th Generation AMD EPYC processors. The testing aimed to evaluate the efficiency of consolidating Oracle Database workloads on this hardware. The report details the testing methodology, including the hardware and software configurations used, and the results obtained as of December 8, 2025. Various metrics were captured, including virtual machines (VMs) performance, power consumption, and query execution times. The findings indicate significant performance advantages for the Dell server over the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 in terms of speed and power efficiency. The report also includes total cost of ownership (TCO) calculations, highlighting the cost implications of using the Dell PowerEdge R7725 compared to the legacy server. This information is crucial for organizations considering hardware upgrades for database management, as it outlines both performance benefits and financial considerations.