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Apart from the previous generation, current-gen server processors are also experiencing significant price reductions. The demand remains high, but the exact reasons for these cuts remain unclear.
**AMD EPYC 9965 Drops to $8,539 While Intel’s Xeon 6980P Also Goes on Heavy Discount, Listing at $6,178**
Last week, Intel’s Xeon 6980P dropped to a record low of $6,190, which is nearly half its official MSRP. The 6980P is Intel’s current flagship Granite Rapids processor. Given the fierce competition from AMD, it seems that both companies are offering deep discounts to maintain their market share.
As seen on Newegg and ShopBLT, AMD’s flagship Turin processor, EPYC 9965, is selling at nearly a 40% discount compared to its announced 1kU price of $14,813. At ShopBLT, the EPYC 9965 is listed for $9,712, which is roughly 34% lower than its 1kU price. Meanwhile, on Newegg, it’s available at just $8,539, representing a 42% discount over its MSRP.
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The demand for these chips remains high, and AMD is steadily gaining more server market share. The EPYC 9965 offers 192 cores and 384 threads, while the Xeon 6980P provides an impressive 128-core/256-thread configuration. In a direct cost-per-core comparison, AMD is offering a rate of $44 per core, compared to Intel’s Xeon 6980P at $48 per core.
Not just EPYC 9965, but slower SKUs like the 160-core/320-thread variant (EPYC 9845) and budget SKUs such as the Genoa are also available at around a 25-35% discount on Newegg and ShopBLT. It’s interesting to observe both companies ramping up chip production, with Intel facing challenges in maintaining its market share.
We will continue monitoring these prices over the coming weeks to see how long these chips remain heavily discounted.
