Lenovo EPYC 9354 Processor - 3.25 GHz, 256MB Cache - Server

Lenovo EPYC 9354 Processor - 3.25 GHz, 256MB Cache - Server is a high-performance server CPU designed for demanding data-center workloads and enterprise-class virtualization.

This AMD EPYC 9354 delivers a 3.25 GHz base frequency and up to 3.8 GHz boost, giving a balanced mix of steady throughput and burst performance for mixed server tasks. Built on the EPYC family, the 32 cores and 64 threads provide the parallel compute density modern servers require.

With a generous 256 MB L3 cache and a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 280 W, the processor is optimized for sustained, cache-heavy applications such as large-scale databases, in-memory analytics and high-performance computing jobs.

The EPYC 9354 supports DDR5-SDRAM at up to 4800 MHz across a dodeca-channel memory architecture, enabling a maximum memory bandwidth of 460.8 GB/s. This high memory throughput benefits memory-bound workloads and virtualization scenarios hosting many VMs.

Connectivity and expansion are strong points, with up to 128 PCIe lanes and PCIe 5.0 support for the latest NVMe storage, accelerators and network adapters. Note that no cooler is included, and the chip fits Socket SP5 systems targeted at servers and workstations.

Use cases for the Lenovo EPYC 9354 include dense virtualization and cloud infrastructure, large database servers, HPC nodes, and software-defined storage platforms. Its 64-bit operation and broad I/O make it suitable for enterprise deployments that demand reliability and scale.

Key selling points are the 32-core/64-thread configuration, large 256 MB L3 cache, DDR5 dodeca-channel memory support, PCIe 5.0 readiness, and strong memory bandwidth for data-intensive applications.

• 32 cores / 64 threads for heavy parallel workloads
• 3.25 GHz base, 3.8 GHz boost
• 256 MB L3 cache and 4800 MHz DDR5 support
• Up to 128 PCIe lanes (PCIe 5.0)
• Designed for Socket SP5 servers, TDP 280 W