AMD reveals new server platforms that will power next-generation EPYC chips. The SP7 and SP8 systems support faster memory and more connections than current models. Both platforms work with Venice and Verano processors coming over the next few years. Companies can expect major performance gains for data centers and enterprise computing.
The SP7 platform handles up to 16 channels of DDR5 memory running at 8000 MT/s speeds. It provides 128 PCIe Gen 6.0 lanes for dual-socket setups and 96 lanes for single-socket systems. The platform also adds 16 extra PCIe Gen 4 lanes as bonus connections. Memory types expand to cover RDIMM, 3DS RDIMM, MRDIMM, and Tall DIMM options.
SP8 serves as the entry-level option but still delivers strong performance capabilities. It offers 8 channels of DDR5 memory with the same speed ratings as SP7. The platform actually provides more PCIe Gen 6.0 lanes than SP7 with 192 lanes for dual-socket configurations. Single-socket SP8 systems match SP7 performance with 128 PCIe Gen 6.0 lanes.
Venice processors feature up to 256 cores using dense Zen 6C architecture scheduled for 2026 launch. Each chip contains 8 core clusters with 32 cores per cluster and 128 MB of cache. Verano processors follow in 2027 with improved designs. Power consumption increases to 600 watts for SP7 chips and 350-400 watts for SP8 models.
The SP7 platform handles up to 16 channels of DDR5 memory running at 8000 MT/s speeds. It provides 128 PCIe Gen 6.0 lanes for dual-socket setups and 96 lanes for single-socket systems. The platform also adds 16 extra PCIe Gen 4 lanes as bonus connections. Memory types expand to cover RDIMM, 3DS RDIMM, MRDIMM, and Tall DIMM options.
SP8 serves as the entry-level option but still delivers strong performance capabilities. It offers 8 channels of DDR5 memory with the same speed ratings as SP7. The platform actually provides more PCIe Gen 6.0 lanes than SP7 with 192 lanes for dual-socket configurations. Single-socket SP8 systems match SP7 performance with 128 PCIe Gen 6.0 lanes.
Venice processors feature up to 256 cores using dense Zen 6C architecture scheduled for 2026 launch. Each chip contains 8 core clusters with 32 cores per cluster and 128 MB of cache. Verano processors follow in 2027 with improved designs. Power consumption increases to 600 watts for SP7 chips and 350-400 watts for SP8 models.
