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AMD EPYC 9654 96-core 2.4 GHz server processor 100-000000789

SKU CH-9HR9-Y09QD MPN 100-000000789

96-core server CPU running at 2.4 GHz with 384 MB L3 cache and 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes for high-density compute

  • NameEPYC 9654
  • CPU Socket TypeSocket SP5
  • # of Cores96-Core
  • # of Threads192
  • Operating Frequency2.4 GHz
  • Max Turbo Frequency3.55 GHz
  • 96 cores and 192 threads accelerate parallel workloads
  • 384 MB L3 cache reduces latency for large datasets
  • 12 memory channels at 4800 MHz maximise bandwidth
  • 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes support high-density I/O
  • 360 W TDP enables sustained high-frequency operation

96-core EPYC 9654 server processor

The AMD EPYC 9654 is a 96-core, 192-thread server CPU built for dense compute workloads. It runs at a 2.4 GHz base frequency with a 3.55 GHz max turbo and provides 384 MB of L3 cache. The processor targets data-centre deployments that need high core counts and large memory bandwidth.

Socket SP5 platform with 12-channel memory

The chip drops into a Socket SP5 motherboard and drives 12 memory channels at 4800 MHz for massive bandwidth. It also exposes 128 lanes of PCI Express 5.0 for high-speed storage, networking or accelerator cards. No cooling solution is included, so a compatible SP5 cooler must be sourced separately.

360 W TDP sustained-load profile

With a 360 W thermal design power, the processor is engineered to maintain its 2.4 GHz base clock across all 96 cores under continuous load. The 3.70 GHz overclocking headroom is only reachable with robust cooling and power delivery. Buyers who need lower power envelopes or single-thread burst performance should evaluate alternative SKUs.

Highlights

  • 96 cores and 192 threads accelerate parallel workloads
  • 384 MB L3 cache reduces latency for large datasets
  • 12 memory channels at 4800 MHz maximise bandwidth
  • 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes support high-density I/O
  • 360 W TDP enables sustained high-frequency operation

Specifications

BrandAMD
SeriesAMD EPYC 9004
NameEPYC 9654
Model100-000000789
CPU Socket TypeSocket SP5
# of Cores96-Core
# of Threads192
Operating Frequency2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.55 GHz
L3 Cache384MB
64-Bit SupportYes
Integrated Memory Controller Speed4800 MHz
Memory Channel12 Channel
PCI Express Revision5.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes128
Thermal Design Power360W
Cooling DeviceCooling device not included - Processor Only
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 102 mm

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Questions about this item

How does the 360 W thermal design power affect sustained all-core performance?

The 360 W TDP is the sustained power limit; under continuous all-core load the processor will throttle to stay within this envelope unless the cooling solution can dissipate the full 360 W.

What noise and heat should I expect when the 96-core CPU runs at full load all day?

At full load the chip draws 360 W, so a high-capacity SP5 cooler is mandatory; fan speed and resulting noise depend entirely on the cooler you choose, not on the processor itself.

Which cooler and memory configuration does the Socket SP5 package require to operate?

A Socket SP5 cooler rated for 360 W is required because no cooling device is included; the integrated memory controller runs at 4800 MHz across twelve channels.

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