AMD’s massive SP7 socket for EPYC Venice and Intel’s gargantuan 9,324-pin socket for Diamond Rapids appear at Computex

At Computex 2026, both AMD and Intel unveiled the socket designs for their next-generation server platforms, showcasing unprecedentedly large interfaces that highlight the evolution of high-performanc... Read original →

AMD and Intel’s colossal server sockets unveiled at Computex 2026 signal the arrival of the 'kilowatt-class computing' era for x86. Technically, SP7 and the 9,324-pin interface force a full-stack redesign—from PCB layer counts and VRM architectures to mainstream adoption of MRDIMMs, liquid cooling, and CXL interconnects. Regulatory risks are mounting: stringent PUE mandates in the EU and green data center policies in Taiwan, China will compel hyperscalers to retrofit liquid cooling or face soaring operational costs. Strategically, AMD leverages dual-socket SP7 compatibility to lock in cloud providers, while Intel bets on single-socket peak performance with Diamond Rapids, extending the socket to Coral Rapids through 2029. Over the next 12–24 months, this will accelerate immersion cooling adoption and reshape memory/power supply chains, making DDR6 and 48V power distribution de facto standards.