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# AMD Unveils 256-Core EPYC 9996 Venice Processor

September 19, 2026 at 09:46 AM

> AMD's new EPYC Venice flagship features 256 cores and a 78% performance boost for server, cloud, and AI-support infrastructure.

**AMD** has officially unveiled the first performance benchmarks for its upcoming EPYC Venice processor family, led by the flagship EPYC 9996. This high-end chip features a massive 256-core configuration designed for server, cloud, and AI-support infrastructure.

The Venice architecture integrates a new **Zen** design with significant updates to cache, memory, and platform layout. According to IT Home, AMD claims these chips offer a 78% boost over previous EPYC models and double the speed of certain rival platforms.

While these manufacturer-controlled benchmarks show impressive gains, independent testing is currently unavailable. Critical data regarding pricing, broad availability, and power consumption remains undisclosed, making performance-per-watt metrics unknown.



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