GIGABYTE MC13-LE3 Server Motherboard - AMD EPYC™ 4005/4004 & Ryzen™ 9000/7000 - microATX UP 25Gb/s + 1Gb/s LAN

The GIGABYTE MC13-LE3 is a microATX server motherboard for one AMD EPYC 4005/4004 or Ryzen 9000/7000 processor, with dual 25Gb/s and dual 1Gb/s LAN. It suits compact server builders who need high-speed networking, DDR5 ECC or non-ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen5 expansion.

Recommended For

• Small-business and edge-server builders who want a compact microATX platform for network services or applications, with out-of-band management and two onboard 25GbE ports.
• Homelab operators building a virtualization or infrastructure host who value server-style remote management, ECC UDIMM support, and fast wired networking in a microATX system.
• Network-storage or cluster builders who need two onboard 25GbE links and plan a modest direct-attached drive setup using the M.2, MCIO, and four SATA connections.
• Workstation-server builders who want to use a supported Ryzen 7000/9000 or EPYC 4004/4005 processor in a server-oriented board with ECC UDIMM options and remote management.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• A small business runs everyday on-site services—such as web, DNS, file sharing, or business applications—on one server; the EPYC-based system is positioned for these general-purpose workloads, while the exact capacity depends on the selected CPU and memory.
• A hosting provider or technically experienced owner builds a single-socket server for customer or personal VPS instances; EPYC 4004 is positioned for dedicated hosting, with the number of suitable instances depending on the chosen processor, memory, and workload.
• A developer uses the server for software builds or continuous-integration jobs; AMD identifies code development and compilation as EPYC 4004 workloads, while actual build times vary with the processor, memory, and software.
• A homelab or small IT team runs a server remotely in a closet or rack; the board’s management console provides remote KVM and power control, which can help with administration when no monitor or keyboard is connected.
• A server moves large files or serves storage to compatible 25GbE clients; its onboard 25GbE ports can support a fast network link, but real transfer rates depend on the clients, storage, cabling, and network setup.
• A small team builds a file server with a few SATA drives and an NVMe boot or working drive; the onboard connections suit a modest drive count, while a larger storage pool may require additional storage hardware and careful expansion planning.

Spec Summary