96-Core Server Throughput
With 96 cores, the EPYC 9655 is designed for massive server throughput.
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AMD
EPYC 9655
96-core Turin CPU balancing per-core speed and massive server throughput.
General Information
- Brand
- AMD
- Name
- EPYC 9655
- Category
- Computer Processors
Find At
$6,854.90
Product Highlights
The most important capabilities and tradeoffs at a glance.
Balanced Per-Core Speed
The processor balances per-core speed with the demands of high-throughput server workloads.
Zen 5 Architecture
AMD's EPYC 9655 is built on the Zen 5 architecture.
The AMD EPYC 9655 is a 96-core server CPU built on Zen 5 architecture, designed to balance per-core speed with massive server throughput.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
Phoronix
AMD EPYC 9655 Benchmarks Show The Terrific Generational Gains With 5th Gen EPYC
Phoronix finds the EPYC 9655 delivers substantial generational gains over the EPYC 9654, with higher clocks, faster memory, and stronger Linux/HPC performance.
Michael Larabel · Oct 31, 2024
TechRadar
Forget the expensive Threadripper Pro 9995WX—here's the Zen-5 96-Core EPYC I'd go for and it's a massive 55% cheaper
TechRadar recommends the EPYC 9655 as a far cheaper alternative to Threadripper Pro 9995WX, offering comparable raw performance for custom workstation builders.
Wayne Williams · Jul 25, 2025
Video Analysis
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Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureZen 5
Base Clock Speed(GHz)2.6 GHz
Cache Size(MB)384 MB
Core Count(cores)96 cores
Cpu SocketSP5
Included CoolerNo
Integrated GraphicsNo
Launch Date2024
Manufacturing Process4nm
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.5 GHz
Memory SupportDDR5-6400
Overclocking SupportNo
Pci Express VersionPCIe 5.0
Price(USD)6854.9 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)400 W
Thread Count(threads)192 threads
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