AMD has launched a new series of EPYC 9005 server processors, codenamed “Turin”. This series includes up to 192 cores and targets data centers and large computing workloads. Intel’s supremacy in server processors did not last that long, and AMD is very likely to take it back.
flagship model, AMD EPYC 9965, has 192 Zen 5c cores and 384 threads clocked at 2.25 GHz to 3.7 GHz, with a TDP of 500 W. The top model is priced at almost $15,000, making it a powerful but expensive product for very specific applications. Other models include the EPYC 9755 with 128 Zen 5 cores and 512MB L3 cache, which reaches clock speeds of up to 4.1 GHz with the same TDP of 500 W. Its price is slightly lower, namely 12,984 USD, but it is still a processor intended for demanding enterprise and cloud environments. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the entry-level EPYC 9015 with 8 cores and clocks of up to 4.1GHz, which costs $527 and offers a more affordable entry-level solution.
The “Turin” series represents two different approaches – the first one relies on Zen 5 cores, optimized for single-core performance, while the second version with Zen 5c cores is focused on maximum parallel performance and energy efficiency. This dual approach allows AMD to flexibly respond to different market demands, from AI and HPC to traditional enterprise applications.
| Model | Cores | Architecture | Base/Boost GHz | TDP | L3 Cache | Cena (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPYC 9965 | 192 | It was 5c | 2.25 / 3.7 | 500W | 384MB | 14 813 |
| EPYC 9845 | 160 | It was 5c | 2.1 / 3.7 | 390W | 320MB | 13 564 |
| EPYC 9755 | 128 | Zen 5 | 2.7 / 4.1 | 500W | 512MB | 12 984 |
| EPYC 9655 | 96 | Zen 5 | 2.6 / 4.5 | 400W | 384MB | 11 852 |
| EPYC 9565 | 72 | Zen 5 | 3.15 / 4.3 | 400W | 384MB | 10 486 |
| EPYC 9375F | 36 | Zen 5 | 3.8 / 4.8 | 320W | 256MB | 5 306 |
| EPYC 9015 | 8 | Zen 5 | 3.6 / 4.1 | 125W | 64MB | 527 |
According to the available benchmarks, it seems that Intel could only brag about performance surpassing AMD for a while. As it compared its new processors to the last generation, AMD was expected to outperform the new Xeons under Granite Rapids. The website Phoronix then claims in its tests that the highest models of both competitors share even a 40% difference in performance. The best Xeon then surpasses not one, but three new models from AMD.
Source: pctuning.cz
