AMD has unveiled its Venice EPYC processor lineup, built on the Zen 6 architecture. The series is divided into two platforms: the flagship SP7, designed for high-density enterprise workloads, and the more cost-effective SP8. The SP7 platform supports up to 16 memory channels with DDR5-12800 and 96 PCIe 6.0 lanes, while the SP8 offers 128 PCIe 6.0 lanes and eight-channel memory support.
The flagship 256-core EPYC 9996 processor is priced at $14 904. The SP7 lineup starts with the 64-core EPYC 9556 at $8 008. For the SP8 platform, pricing begins at $700 for the 8-core EPYC 9106 and reaches $11 679 for the 128-core EPYC 9746. AMD notes that these list prices are subject to change before the official market release.
The SP7 platform supports both single-socket and dual-socket configurations, allowing for up to 512 Zen 6 cores in a single system. Specialized models include the 'F' series, such as the EPYC 9176F, which features a 5 GHz boost clock and 192MB of L3 cache. Additionally, 'P' suffix variants for the SP8 platform offer cost savings for single-socket deployments, with some models priced up to 26% lower than their standard counterparts.
The SP7 platform is scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of this year, while the SP8 platform is expected in the first half of 2027. AMD plans to expand the Venice family further in 2027 with the introduction of Venice-X chips, which will incorporate the company's 3D V-Cache technology.
