192-Core Parallel Processing
With 192 cores and 384 threads, the EPYC 9965 is designed for highly parallel server workloads.
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EPYC 9965
192-core EPYC Turin server processor designed for hyperscale, cloud, and extreme parallel workloads. It represents AMD's newest generation of high-density server CPUs.
General Information
BrandAMD
NameEPYC 9965
Product Highlights
Zen 5c Turin Platform
AMD’s Zen 5c (Turin) architecture pairs with the SP5 socket for the newest generation of high-density EPYC server CPUs.
High-Speed Server I/O and Memory
Support for PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory up to DDR5-6400 MT/s enables a modern server platform, subject to OEM and BIOS enablement.
The AMD EPYC 9965 is a Zen 5c (Turin) server processor with 192 cores and 384 threads, built for hyperscale, cloud, and extreme parallel workloads on the SP5 platform.
Media Reviews
Phoronix
AMD EPYC 9965 "Turin Dense" Delivers Better Performance/Power Efficiency vs. AmpereOne 192-Core ARM CPU Review
The review finds the EPYC 9965 "Turin Dense" processor offers superior performance and power efficiency when compared directly to the 192-core AmpereOne ARM CPU in an x86_64 vs. AArch64 showdown.
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StorageReview.com
AMD EPYC Turin Review: 192 Cores of Zen 5
The review highlights the EPYC 9965 as a powerhouse for large-scale data centers and enterprise environments, though it notes that it falls behind dual-socket Genoa and Bergamo configurations in certain extreme parallel processing workloads.
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Coper Cloud
AMD EPYC™ 9965 Review and Compatible Server Platforms: Ultimate Performance for Modern Data Centers
The review concludes that the EPYC 9965 redefines high-performance server computing by providing exceptional performance, scalability, and security for modern workloads such as AI, big data analytics, and virtualization.
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Video Analysis
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The fastest CPU in the world
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CPU Cores are the new Megahertz
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THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR CORES - Supermicro AS-2126HS-TN w/ 2x AMD Epyc 9965
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5th Gen EPYC is the most powerful server CPU this winter
2,570 views • 1 year ago
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5th gen AMD EPYC-Powered Supermicro Hyper A+ 2025HS-TNR Server | IT Creations
966 views • 1 year ago
11:19
Yeh..they really pronounced it like “E-P-Y-C”, not “Epic”. | TechSpace_Podcast EP1
15 views • 1 year ago
Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5c (Turin) | |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.25 GHz | GHz |
| Cache Size | 384 MB | MB |
| Core Count | 192 cores | cores |
| Cpu Socket | SP5 | |
| Included Cooler | No | |
| Integrated Graphics | No | |
| Launch Date | 2024-10-10 | |
| Manufacturing Process | 3 nm | |
| Max Boost Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz | GHz |
| Memory Support | DDR5 (up to DDR5-6400 MT/s, OEM/BIOS enablement required) | |
| Pci Express Version | PCIe 5.0 | |
| Thermal Design Power | 500 W | W |
| Thread Count | 384 threads | threads |
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