AMD EPYC 6th Gen Zen 6 Server CPU

AMD EPYC 9006 Venice servers.

The first x86 server CPU on TSMC 2nm. Up to 256 cores, 16-channel DDR5 at 1.6 TB/s, PCIe Gen 6. Four platforms from flagship AI to mainstream edge. Custom-built in Los Angeles.

Max Cores 256 / 512T
Process TSMC 2nm
Memory BW 1.6 TB/s
PCIe Gen 6
VRLA Tech AMD EPYC 9006 Venice 4U GPU Server
Venice · Zen 6 · 2nm AMD EPYC 9006
DDR5 Channels 16-ch (SP7)
CXL 3.1
SP7 Ships Q4 2026
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Venice vs Turin

Generation-over-generation comparison.

EPYC 9006 Venice (SP7) versus EPYC 9005 Turin (SP5). Over 70% higher performance and efficiency per AMD.

Architecture
Zen 6 / Zen 6c → Zen 5 / Zen 5c
Process
TSMC 2nm + 6nm → 3nm/4nm + 6nm
Max Cores
256 / 512 threads → 192 / 384 threads
Max L3 Cache
1,024 MB → 384 MB
Memory
16-channel DDR5 → 12-channel DDR5
Bandwidth
1.6 TB/s → ~576 GB/s
PCIe
Gen 6 (128/160 lanes) → Gen 5 (128 lanes)
CXL
CXL 3.1 → CXL 2.0
Socket
SP7 (new) → SP5
TDP
Up to 600W → Up to 500W
Flagship SKU

EPYC 9996 — 256 cores on a single socket.

The only named SKU at Venice launch. 256 Zen 6c cores, 512 threads, 1,024 MB L3 cache, 203 billion transistors. The highest-core-count x86 server processor ever produced.

BenchmarkEPYC 9996 vs Xeon 6980P
NGINX web servingUp to 3.7x
MongoDB databaseUp to 3.5x
TPCx-AIUp to 3.4x
GROMACS molecular dynamicsUp to 3.1x
NAMD molecular dynamicsUp to 3.1x

AMD’s own benchmarks run on AMD test systems. Independent third-party results expected Q4 2026. Full EPYC 9996 specifications →

Got Questions?

Everything you need to know about EPYC 9006 Venice

Answers to the most common questions about Venice platforms, configurations, availability, and VRLA Tech builds. Still have questions? Talk to our engineering team.

What is the AMD EPYC 9006 Venice processor family?

The AMD EPYC 9006 Venice is AMD’s 6th-generation server processor family built on Zen 6 architecture and TSMC 2nm. It spans four platforms: SP7 (up to 256 cores, 16-channel DDR5, Q4 2026), SP8 (8-128 cores, 8-channel DDR5, H1 2027), Venice-X 9006X (3D V-Cache, 96 cores, 1,152 MB L3, H2 2027), and LP Verano (72-core AI host, LPDDR5X, H2 2027). VRLA Tech in Los Angeles builds custom EPYC Venice servers and workstations with a 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support since 2016.

How does EPYC 9006 Venice compare to EPYC 9005 Turin?

Venice offers over 70% higher performance versus Turin per AMD. Max cores increase from 192 to 256. Memory bandwidth nearly triples from 576 GB/s to 1.6 TB/s with 16-channel DDR5 versus 12-channel. PCIe moves from Gen 5 to Gen 6. Process shrinks from 3nm/4nm to 2nm. L3 cache per dense CCD doubles from 64 MB to 128 MB. Venice adds CXL 3.1. VRLA Tech builds both Turin (shipping now) and Venice (Q4 2026) EPYC servers at vrlatech.com/servers/ with a 3-year warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support.

Which EPYC 9006 Venice platform should I choose?

Choose EPYC 9006 SP7 for maximum cores (up to 256), memory bandwidth (1.6 TB/s), and multi-GPU AI servers. Choose SP8 for cost-efficient mainstream servers with 8-128 cores. Choose Venice-X 9006X for HPC simulation, analytics, and memory-sensitive workloads needing 1,152 MB of 3D V-Cache. Choose LP Verano for GPU-dense AI racks needing a compact host CPU with LPDDR5X. VRLA Tech configures all Venice platforms at vrlatech.com/servers/ in Los Angeles with a 3-year warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support.

What is the AMD EPYC 9996?

The AMD EPYC 9996 is the flagship Venice processor with 256 Zen 6c cores, 512 threads, 1,024 MB L3 cache, and 203 billion transistors on TSMC 2nm. AMD benchmarks show up to 3.7x NGINX and 3.5x MongoDB performance versus Intel Xeon 6980P. It ships on the SP7 platform in Q4 2026. VRLA Tech builds custom EPYC 9996 servers at vrlatech.com/servers/ in Los Angeles with a 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support since 2016.

Where can I buy a custom AMD EPYC 9006 Venice server?

VRLA Tech builds custom AMD EPYC 9006 Venice servers in 1U, 2U, and 4U rack configurations and EPYC Venice workstations in tower form factor. SP7 systems ship Q4 2026. Every system is configured to the specific workload, burn-in tested, and thermally validated. VRLA Tech has served General Dynamics, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, and Miami University since 2016. 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support. Configure at vrlatech.com/servers/.

Who builds custom EPYC Venice GPU servers for AI?

VRLA Tech builds custom EPYC Venice GPU servers with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs in Los Angeles. The 4U server supports up to 8 GPUs with NVLink on EPYC Venice SP7 with 128 PCIe Gen 6 lanes. The 2U server supports up to 4 GPUs. VRLA Tech has built custom GPU servers since 2016 for General Dynamics, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, and George Washington University. Every system ships with a 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support.

Does VRLA Tech build EPYC Venice servers for defense contractors?

Yes. VRLA Tech builds ITAR-compliant EPYC Venice servers for defense contractors. Current defense clients include General Dynamics. VRLA Tech systems meet the security, data sovereignty, and export compliance requirements of defense and government programs. Every system is built in Los Angeles, configured to mission requirements, burn-in tested, and ships with a 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support. See vrlatech.com defense page.

Can I buy an EPYC Venice workstation for HPC research?

Yes. VRLA Tech builds EPYC Venice workstations in tower form factor for HPC, molecular dynamics (GROMACS, NAMD, AMBER), computational fluid dynamics, climate modeling, and genomics. Clients include Los Alamos National Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, and Miami University. VRLA Tech provides grant-procurement documentation for NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA, and AFOSR within one business day. 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support.

Does VRLA Tech offer EPYC Venice servers for healthcare and HIPAA compliance?

Yes. VRLA Tech builds HIPAA-compliant EPYC Venice servers for healthcare organizations requiring on-premise AI infrastructure with data sovereignty. On-premise deployment eliminates PHI exposure to third-party cloud providers. Every system includes full-disk encryption capability, BMC remote management, and audit-ready documentation. Built in Los Angeles since 2016 with a 3-year parts warranty and lifetime US-based engineer support. See vrlatech.com/hipaa-compliant-ai-workstations/.

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