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Intel’s next server CPUs are pushing core counts towards 300, while AMD’s upcoming EPYC chips reach as many as 256 cores. The contest is about more than a bigger number on the box: AI agents’ tool use, data retrieval and scheduling are giving server CPUs fresh work alongside GPUs.
Why it mattersWhat happened A BigGo Finance report compares Intel’s Clearwater Forest Xeon 6+ chips, with up to 288 cores, against AMD’s forthcoming sixth-generation EPYC “Venice”, with up to 256. It also outlines Intel’s planned Diamond Rapids, due in 2027, which is designed to reach 256 performance cores. The article points to advanced packaging, which connects multiple chiplets, as a key factor in scaling these designs.
Discuss: Should AI infrastructure buyers prioritise more CPU cores for agent workloads, or put that money into accelerators and memory?
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