EPYC 9654

Name: EPYC 9654
Brand: AMD
SKU: amd_epyc_9654

96-core EPYC Genoa server processor for data centers, HPC, and large virtualization deployments. It is widely covered in enterprise performance reviews.

$3,638.70

CategoryComputer Processors

Product Highlights

The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.

High-Core-Count Server Processing

96 cores and 192 threads support demanding data center, HPC, and large virtualization workloads.

Modern Zen 4 Genoa Platform

Built on AMD’s Zen 4 (Genoa) architecture with a 5 nm process, the EPYC 9654 uses the SP5 socket.

DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 Support

The processor supports DDR5-4800 memory and PCIe 5.0 for current-generation server platform connectivity.

The AMD EPYC 9654 is a 96-core, 192-thread Zen 4 (Genoa) server processor for data centers, HPC, and large virtualization deployments, using the SP5 socket with DDR5-4800 memory support and PCIe 5.0.

Media Reviews

Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.

Tom's Hardware

AMD 4th-Gen EPYC Genoa 9654, 9554, and 9374F Review: 96 Cores, Zen 4 and 5nm

The reviewer concluded that the processor delivers unmatched performance in threaded workloads while remaining agile enough to outperform Intel in lightly-threaded tasks. The publication awarded it an Editor's Choice designation.

Paul Alcorn

ServeTheHome

AMD EPYC Genoa Gaps Intel Xeon in Stunning Fashion

The reviewer characterized the processor series as a game-changer that provides significant per-socket performance improvements and consolidation potential. The publication honored the series with an Editor's Choice Award.

Patrick Kennedy

Club386

AMD Epyc 9654 Genoa review: different dimension performance

The reviewer noted that the processor offers colossal compute performance and a forward-looking platform, making the EPYC line more attractive than ever for data center workloads.

Tarinder Sandhu

Specdex

EPYC 9654 Review

The editorial assessment identifies the processor as one of the strongest products in its category and grants it an editor's pick designation at the flagship tier.

Specdex Editor