AMD EPYC 9654
The AMD EPYC 9654 is the flagship 96-core, 192-thread enterprise server processor of the 4th Generation AMD EPYC (Genoa) family, built on the 5nm Zen 4 architecture for the SP5 socket. Featuring 384MB of L3 cache, 12 channels of DDR5 memory up to 4800MHz, and 128 lanes of PCIe Gen5 connectivity, it delivers massive compute throughput for dense cloud multi-tenancy, enterprise virtualization consolidation, EDA chip simulation, and large-scale rendering farms. It operates at a base clock of 2.40 GHz with boost up to 3.70 GHz and a default 360W TDP (configurable between 320W and 400W). Used buyers must inspect SP5 Land Grid Array (LGA) contact pads and verify whether vendor firmware lock (PSB) has been permanently set.
Also written as: AMD EPYC 9654 96-Core, 9654 Genoa, EPYC 9654 Processor
Specifications
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | EPYC |
| Form factor | Socket SP5 (LGA 6096) |
| Released | Nov 2022 |
| Cores | 96 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 2.4 |
| Tdp (W) | 360 |
Generations
- Previous generation: AMD EPYC 7763
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 9,800 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 6,200 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| provantage.com | new | USD 9,800 | New retail boxed processor with SP5 carrier tray | 2026-10-27 |
| ebay.com | used | USD 6,200 | Tested working pull, vendor unlocked (PSB clean) | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used EPYC 9654: what to check
Verify that AMD Platform Secure Boot (PSB) vendor locking is either unlocked or matches your server brand (a Dell-locked CPU will not boot in Lenovo or HPE servers), inspect LGA 6096 gold pads under a loupe for scratches, and check heatsink thermal rating.
FAQ
What socket does the AMD EPYC 9654 require?
It uses the high-density Socket SP5 (LGA 6096) with 12 DDR5 memory channels.
How many memory channels and PCIe lanes does the 9654 support?
It supports 12 DDR5 memory channels up to 4800 MT/s and 128 PCIe Gen5 lanes in single-socket or dual-socket setups.
What is AMD Platform Secure Boot (PSB) on used EPYC CPUs?
PSB can permanently fuse a CPU to a specific OEM vendor (Dell, HPE, Lenovo). If locked, the CPU can only ever be used in that vendor motherboards.
Buying or selling EPYC 9654?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- AMD EPYC 9654 Processor Specifications, checked 2026-10-27