AMD EPYC 9475F
Expert rating8.9 / 10
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- SP5
- Core/Thread Count:
- 48C/96T
- TDP:
- 360W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- EPYC
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: 2026-09-11
AMD EPYC 9475F Review
AMD EPYC 9475F 48-core 96-thread SP5 server processor, 3.65GHz base / 4.5GHz boost, 360W TDP, 256MB L3 cache, Zen 5 "Turin"
The EPYC 9475F is a frequency-optimized EPYC processor built for per-core licensed software (databases, EDA tools) where clock speed matters more than raw core count. Built on Zen 5 "Turin" and rated for 360W, it pairs 48 cores and 96 threads with a 3.65GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.5GHz, backed by 256MB of L3 cache on AMD's SP5 server platform.
Core Count and Workload Fit
With 48 cores and 96 threads, the EPYC 9475F is built for data center workloads that scale across many cores: virtualization hosts, container orchestration, databases, and web-tier fleets. Base clock of 3.65GHz with boost to 4.5GHz means per-thread performance is a priority for this SKU, not an afterthought. The 256MB L3 cache keeps per-core cache allocation reasonable for the socket.
Platform, Memory, and Cooling
The EPYC 9475F runs on AMD's SP5 platform with 12-channel DDR5 memory support and up to 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes per socket, giving it enormous memory bandwidth and I/O headroom for NVMe storage arrays and high-speed networking. It supports both single-socket (1P) and dual-socket (2P) server designs, giving system builders flexibility on scale. At 360W, it requires server-grade cooling: high-static-pressure fans and a chassis designed for sustained data-center airflow, not a repurposed desktop tower.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against a core-dense EPYC SKU like the EPYC 9654 in this catalog, the EPYC 9475F gives up core count for meaningfully higher clocks, which matters directly for per-core-licensed database and EDA software where license cost scales with cores, not threads. Compared to Intel Xeon W workstation parts in this catalog, it adds genuine dual-socket server scalability and far more memory channels. It is the right EPYC pick when licensing costs favor fewer, faster cores over many slower ones.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.9 / 10
The EPYC 9475F is the right call when per-core software licensing makes clock speed worth more than core count.
Best for
- Per-core licensed databases (Oracle, SQL Server)
- EDA tools billed per core
- Latency-sensitive server workloads
Not for
- Massively parallel batch jobs
- Cost-per-core-sensitive deployments
- Workloads that scale linearly with cores
Specifications
What these specs meanCores and threads
| Core Count | 48 cores |
|---|---|
| Thread Count | 96 threads |
| Core Architecture | Zen 5 "Turin" |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 3.65 GHz |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 256 MB |
|---|
Platform
| Socket | SP5 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Socket Support | 1P/2P |
Memory
| Memory Channels | 12 channels |
|---|---|
| ECC Support | Yes |
Power and thermals
| TDP | 360 W |
|---|
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 735 |
Cores 48 · Tested in ASUS RS520QA-E13-RS8U (3.65 GHz, AMD EPYC 9475F) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Sep-2025
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 853 |
Cores 48 · Tested in ASUS RS520QA-E13-RS8U (3.65 GHz, AMD EPYC 9475F) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Sep-2025
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 1,480 |
Cores 96 · Tested in FusionServer 2258H V8 AMD EPYC 9475F · Published by xFusion, Jan-2026
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 1,720 |
Cores 96 · Tested in FusionServer 2258H V8 AMD EPYC 9475F · Published by xFusion, Jan-2026
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD EPYC 9475F?
The AMD EPYC 9475F has 48 cores and 96 threads, a 3.65 GHz base and 4.5 GHz boost clock, 256 MB of L3 cache and a 360 W TDP. Socket: SP5.
Will the AMD EPYC 9475F work with my current setup?
The AMD EPYC 9475F lists Socket is SP5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the AMD EPYC 9475F best suited to?
Best suited to: Per-core licensed databases (Oracle, SQL Server); EDA tools billed per core; Latency-sensitive server workloads.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD EPYC 9475F?
Not the best fit for: Massively parallel batch jobs; Cost-per-core-sensitive deployments; Workloads that scale linearly with cores.