AMD EPYC 9996
AnnouncedAnnounced but not shipping yet. Announced July 2026. Partner platforms expected Q4 2026.
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- SP7
- Core/Thread Count:
- 256C/512T
- TDP:
- 600W (CPU Power Range: 400W-600W)
- CPU Series:
- EPYC 9006 Series
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: 2026-10-11
AMD EPYC 9996 Review
AMD EPYC 9996 server processor, 256C/512T 2.55 GHz base clock, boosting up to 4.1 ghz, 600W (CPU Power Range: 400W-600W) TDP, SP7 platform.
The AMD EPYC 9996 is an AMD EPYC server processor in the EPYC 9006 Series lineup, offering 256C/512T running at 2.55 GHz base clock, boosting up to 4.1 ghz with 1024 MB of L3 cache, within a 600W (CPU Power Range: 400W-600W) power envelope on AMD's SP7 platform in 1P / 2P configurations.
Performance and Architecture
With 256C/512T, the AMD EPYC 9996 runs at 2.55 GHz base clock, boosting up to 4.1 ghz. It carries 1024 MB of L3 cache to keep large working sets close to the cores. As part of AMD's EPYC server lineup, it targets dense multi-socket compute, virtualization, and datacenter workloads.
Platform and Memory
The AMD EPYC 9996 is built for AMD's SP7 platform, supporting 1P / 2P socket configurations. It supports DDR5 RDIMM | MRDIMM memory across 16 channels (Up to 8000 MT/s / Up to 12800 MT/s). I/O runs over PCIe 6.0 x96.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the EPYC 9006 Series lineup in this catalog, the AMD EPYC 9996 is positioned by its core count, clock speed, and TDP relative to other EPYC parts in the same generation. Buyers should weigh core density against per-core clock speed depending on whether the target workload favors many parallel threads or fewer, faster ones.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Datacenter and cloud compute
- Virtualization-dense server workloads
- Multi-socket enterprise deployments
Not for
- Consumer desktop builds
- Single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs
- Budget-constrained small business servers
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 9996 |
| Product Family | EPYC 9006 Series |
| Segment | Data Center |
Cores and threads
| Core Count | 256 cores |
|---|---|
| Thread Count | 512 threads |
| SMT Support | Yes |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 2.55 GHz |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 1024 MB |
|---|
Platform
| Socket | SP7 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Socket Support | 1P / 2P |
Memory
| Memory Channels | 16 channels |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | DDR5 RDIMM |
| Max Memory Speed | 8000 MT/s |
| Registered Memory Required | Yes |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s / 1638 GB/s |
PCIe and IO
| PCIe Lanes | 96 lanes |
|---|---|
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 6.0 |
Power and thermals
| TDP | 600 W |
|---|---|
| Configurable TDP Max | 600 W |
Commercial
| Launch Price | 14904 USD |
|---|
| CPU Socket | SP7 |
|---|
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD EPYC 9996?
The AMD EPYC 9996 has a 2.55 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost clock, 1024 MB of L3 cache and a 600 W TDP. Socket: SP7.
Who is the AMD EPYC 9996 best suited to?
Best suited to: Datacenter and cloud compute; Virtualization-dense server workloads; Multi-socket enterprise deployments.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD EPYC 9996?
Not the best fit for: Consumer desktop builds; Single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs; Budget-constrained small business servers.