Get ready for some serious action in the server CPU market! AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC “Turin” processors are slated for launch next month, and there’s already buzz about several sample chips circulating online.
Spotted recently, the AMD EPYC 9655 boasting 96 cores and its sibling, the EPYC 9535 with 64 cores, are stirring excitement. The anticipation is building as both AMD and Intel prepare to lock horns with their new server CPU lineups. Intel has already fired its shot with the Xeon 6900P “Granite Rapids” family featuring up to 128 cores. Now, AMD is set to respond with its robust 5th Gen EPYC “Turin” series.
Previously, there were a few peeks at EPYC “Turin” samples, but it seems more retail-ready chips are in tester hands, eager for thorough evaluations ahead of the official release. A recent blog post hints that the EPYC 9655, with its impressive 96 cores, has already arrived in some circles. Cameras are clicking as testers also await the star performer, the EPYC 9755, which promises a whopping 128 cores driven by Zen 5 architecture.
Images show the AMD EPYC 9655 “Turin” CPU sporting an orange carrier, hinting at a design parallel to the Threadripper lineup. Bearing the “100-000000674” OPN, this chip is designed for the SP5 socket, featuring 96 cores and 192 threads, a base clock of 2.6 GHz, and an impressive boost up to 5.2 GHz, all with a TDP of 400W. Though actual performance reviews are pending said BIOS microcode patches, the excitement is palpable.
5th Gen EPYC CPUs are pin-compatible with existing SP5 platforms, meaning a simple BIOS update is all that’s needed to get them running. The EPYC 9755, in particular, is set to wow with its 128 cores and 256 threads, pushing TDP up to 500W. While these chips are based on Zen 5 classic cores, denser Zen 5C SKUs are anticipated early next year, likely racing the 288-core Xeon 6900E models.
Interestingly, an AMD EPYC 100-000001247-12 CPU recently appeared on a popular online marketplace. This 64-core engineering sample, featuring a 3.0 GHz clock, rings true with the EPYC 9535 specification and comes presented in a light blue carrier frame. Remarkably priced at $2699.99, this positions it logically given its core count compared to the 16-core 9950X priced at $649. However, final prices and complete details await AMD’s official announcement on October 10th.
Let’s also dive into the speculated lineup for AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC “Turin” CPUs:
– EPYC 9965 with 192 cores, Zen 5C
– EPYC 9845 with 160 cores, Zen 5C
– EPYC 9825 featuring 144 cores, Zen 5C
– EPYC 9745 with 128 cores, Zen 5
– EPYC 9655 packing 96 cores, Zen 5
– Several other models ranging from 64 cores to 8 cores, delivering high performance across varying TDPs and clock speeds
AMD’s new lineup promises robust performance improvements and outstanding versatility for server applications. Keep your eyes peeled for the official launch and comprehensive reviews coming soon!
