AMD 9654P Cisco UCS-CPU-A9654P 2.4 GHz 96-Core CPU | Server Processor — UCS-CPU-A9654P

Push more work through fewer sockets with the AMD 9654P processor for Cisco UCS. Built around 96 cores and 384 MB of cache, it is designed for environments where thread count, memory bandwidth, and sustained throughput matter more than clock speed alone. The 2.4 GHz base frequency gives you a balanced profile for dense virtualization, container hosts, in-memory analytics, and compute-heavy application tiers. DDR5 4,800 MT/s support helps feed the core count with the memory performance modern server workloads demand. That matters when you are consolidating VMs, running large datasets, or keeping latency-sensitive services responsive under load. The 360 W power envelope reflects a processor class intended for high-capacity infrastructure, not entry-level servers. For Cisco UCS platforms, this CPU fits the kind of deployment where every rack unit must deliver measurable output. It is a strong choice when you need to extend server life, increase consolidation ratios, or standardize on a processor that can carry mixed enterprise workloads without compromise. Ideal For Virtualization hosts consolidating large VM counts on Cisco UCS High-performance computing nodes running parallel workloads In-memory analytics servers requiring large cache and memory bandwidth Enterprise application platforms that need sustained multi-core throughput Why This Product 1 96 cores for higher consolidation density than lower-core server CPUs 2 384 MB cache for larger working sets and reduced memory stalls 3 DDR5 4,800 MT/s support for stronger memory throughput 4 360 W design for high-capacity Cisco UCS deployments