AMD unveils Helion rack for agentic AI with up to 32,768 cores
AMD just announced the Helion rack, a new open design for building AI server systems. It can be configured with up to 32,768 Zen 6 'Venice' CPU cores, or mixed with AMD GPUs, to support 'agentic AI'—a catchall for AI workflows powered by autonomous software agents. Helion is based on an Open Compute Project spec and supports liquid or air cooling. AMD plans for Helion-based systems to arrive with partners in November 2026.
- Helion rack holds up to 32,768 AMD Zen 6 CPU cores
- Offers CPU-only or mixed CPU/GPU configurations
- Supports both liquid and air cooling options
- Design will be contributed to Open Compute Project
- First partner racks expected November 2026
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How it unfolded
- Tom's Hardware AMD debuts Helion reference design for agentic AI servers with up to 32,768 Zen 6 ‘Venice’ cores
- TechPowerUp (PR) AMD Unveils Helion Rack Designed for Agentic AI
- Wccftech AMD Helion Rack Crams 32,768 EPYC Zen 6 Cores Into One CPU-Only Agentic AI Blueprint
- The Register AMD unveils Helion racks for AI agents at OCP summit
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