AMD EPYC 9965 processor review

EPYC 9965 processor released by AMD; release date: 10 Oct 2024. At the time of release, the processor cost $14813.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 192, threads - 384. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.7 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 3 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 384 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: SP5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 500 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4843

3190

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

185062

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3190
PassMark - CPU mark	185062

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	10 Oct 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$14813
Place in performance rating	3
Performance
Base frequency	2.25 GHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	384 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	3 nm
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz
Number of cores	192
Number of threads	384
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	450-500 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Sockets supported	SP5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	500 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)