AMD has officially released the specifications and pricing for its EPYC 9006 Venice server processor lineup. The series includes 31 distinct models based on the Zen 6 architecture, designed for SP7 and SP8 platforms. Pricing for these units is based on 1,000-unit orders, with costs ranging from $700 for the 8-core EPYC 9016 to $14,904 for the 256-core flagship EPYC 9996.
The flagship EPYC 9996 features 256 Zen 6c cores and 512 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.55 GHz with boost speeds reaching 4.1 GHz. It includes 1 GB of L3 cache and a default CPU power rating of 600 W, which is configurable between 400 W and 600 W. AMD has replaced the traditional TDP metric with the Default CPU Power designation for this generation.
The SP7 platform encompasses nine processor models, with prices starting at $8,008 for the 64-core EPYC 9556. The SP8 platform includes 22 models, scaling from 8 cores up to the 128-core EPYC 9746, which is priced at $11,679. Systems utilizing the SP7 platform are scheduled for release in Q4 2026, while SP8-based systems are expected in the first half of 2027.
