<p>➀ Choosing server CPUs for databases in 2025 remains complex due to performance factors like core count, cache, and memory hierarchy, alongside database licensing costs;</p><p>➁ High licensing fees for enterprise databases (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA) are often tied to CPU cores or memory, making CPU selection critical for cost optimization;</p><p>➂ AMD EPYC CPUs exemplify the trade-off between performance and licensing expenses, as vendors design chips to balance database workloads and license-driven cost constraints.</p>