Dual EPYC 9554 Dedicated Server
128 cores and 256 threads at a 3.1 GHz base — the highest sustained clock of any high-core-count configuration we sell, with 512 GB of DDR5 and twenty-four NVMe bays.
- Physical cores
- 128c
- Per month
- €1049
- Provisioning
- <1hr
- Locations
- 12
Full specification
| CPU cores | 128c / 256t |
|---|---|
| Clock speed | 3.1 GHz base · 3.75 GHz boost |
| L3 cache | 2× 256 MB L3 |
| Memory | 512 GB DDR5-4800 ECC |
| Memory channels | 24 channels DDR5 (12 per socket) |
| Storage | 24× NVMe bays |
| Network | 1 Gbps guaranteed, unmetered |
| TDP | 2× 360 W |
| Management | IPMI / KVM-over-IP, full root |
| DDoS protection | 2.5 Tbps inline, always on |
The EPYC 9554 pairs 64 Zen 4 cores per socket with a 3.1 GHz base clock, which is the specification that makes this configuration unusual. Most 64-core parts trade clock for density; this one holds a base frequency higher than every Xeon in our range while offering four times the cores.
Two sockets bring the totals to 128 cores, 256 threads, 512 MB of combined L3, 512 GB of DDR5-4800 across twenty-four channels, and twenty-four NVMe bays. This is a consolidation machine — the kind of box that replaces an entire rack of older dual-Xeon servers while drawing less power and occupying less space.
At €1049 a month the cost per thread is €4.10, close to the cheapest Xeon in our range, but every one of those threads is a modern Zen 4 core with DDR5 behind it rather than a decade-old Broadwell thread on DDR4.
What this configuration is good at
Where the Dual EPYC 9554 earns its price against the rest of the range.
Rack consolidation
One chassis replaces roughly four dual E5-2690 v4 servers on thread count, with better per-core performance and a single power and network footprint.
Large virtualisation platforms
256 threads and 512 GB support a substantial guest population while each VM still gets a fast core.
CPU-based AI inference
512 MB of L3 and 24 DDR5 channels make AVX-512 inference on large quantised models practical without GPU cost.
High-throughput storage
Twenty-four NVMe bays on PCIe 5.0 lanes suit Ceph nodes, object stores and large seedbox deployments.
When to pick something else
This is more machine than most workloads need. If you are not going to keep a meaningful share of 256 threads busy, the Dual EPYC 9254 costs €310 a month less for the same clock class and the same memory technology.
Compare the full dedicated range
Every configuration ships with IPMI, 1 Gbps unmetered bandwidth and 2.5 Tbps DDoS protection.
| Configuration | Cores | Base clock | Memory | Storage | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Xeon E5-2630 v3 | 16c / 32t | 2.4 GHz base | 128 GB DDR4-2133 | 6× SSD bays | €225 |
| Dual Xeon E5-2690 v4 | 28c / 56t | 2.6 GHz base | 128 GB DDR4-2133 | 6× SSD bays | €249 |
| Dual Xeon E5-2699 v4 | 44c / 88t | 2.2 GHz base | 256 GB DDR4-2133 | 6× SSD bays | €325 |
| Single EPYC 9254 | 24c / 48t | 2.9 GHz base | 128 GB DDR5-4800 | 10× NVMe bays | €485 |
| Dual EPYC 9254 | 48c / 96t | 2.9 GHz base | 256 GB DDR5-4800 | 10× NVMe bays | €739 |
| Dual EPYC 9554 | 128c / 256t | 3.1 GHz base | 512 GB DDR5-4800 | 24× NVMe bays | €1049 |
| Dual EPYC 9754 | 256c / 512t | 2.3 GHz base | 1024 GB DDR5-4800 | 24× NVMe bays | €1659 |
Available locations
The Dual EPYC 9554 can be provisioned in any of our twelve datacenters, subject to stock at the chosen site.
Dual EPYC 9554 — common questions
How does a 3.1 GHz base work with 64 cores per socket?
A 360 W TDP per socket. The higher power envelope is what lets AMD hold a 3.1 GHz base across all 64 cores rather than dropping into the 2 GHz range like comparable density parts.
What is the difference between this and the EPYC 9754?
The 9554 uses full Zen 4 cores at 3.1 GHz. The 9754 uses denser Zen 4c cores — twice as many, but at a 2.3 GHz base. Choose the 9554 for per-core speed and the 9754 for maximum density.
Can I use all 24 NVMe bays?
Yes. The dual-socket board provides enough PCIe 5.0 lanes to run all twenty-four at full bandwidth. Tell us the capacity and layout you need before provisioning.
Is 512 GB the maximum memory?
It is the standard allocation. The platform supports considerably more across its twenty-four DIMM slots — ask us for a quote if your workload needs it.
What are the power and cooling implications?
None for you. Power, cooling and remote hands are included in the monthly price at every one of our twelve locations; there is no metered power billing.
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- Free IPv4 + IPv6
- Every VPS
- Unmetered traffic
- 1–10 Gbps
- DDoS mitigation
- 2.5 Tbps
- Root / IPMI access
- Included
- Setup fee
- €0.00
- Minimum term
- None