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AMD

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

  • Product nameEPYC 9654
  • CPU cores96-Core
  • CPU socketSocket SP5
  • Maximum turbo clock3.55 GHz
  • TDP rating360 W
  • CPU threads192

Model EPYC 9654

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  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $4,805.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
CPU cores 96-Core
Higher than about 91% of the 386 comparable items (median 24).
Maximum turbo clock 3.55 GHz
Lower than about 73% of the 327 comparable items (median 3.9 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineAMD EPYC 9004
Model name100-000000789
Product nameEPYC 9654
Performance
Working frequency2.4 GHz
Processor
CPU cores96-Core
CPU socketSocket SP5
Maximum turbo clock3.55 GHz
TDP rating360 W
CPU threads192
Level 3 cache384 MB
64-bit capableYes
Maximum PCIe lanes128
Memory
Supported memory speed4800 MHz
Channel configuration12 Channel
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 102 mm
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

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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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