AMD's EPYC Verano AI host CPU to use dedicated SB1 socket

AMD's EPYC 9006-series 'Verano' CPUs for AI servers will use a new SB1 socket instead of SP7 or SP8, according to server cooler maker Dynatron. The chip will pack up to 72 Zen 6 cores at up to 5 GHz and a 24-channel LPDDR5X memory subsystem with replaceable SOCAMM2 modules. Launch is planned for the second half of 2027.

• Verano offers up to 72 Zen 6 cores at up to 5 GHz
• 24-channel LPDDR5X memory via replaceable SOCAMM2 modules
• SB1 socket is smaller than SP7 and SP8, needs different cooling
• AMD plans to launch Verano in the second half of 2027