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AMD EPYC 9124 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9755: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9124 and EPYC Embedded 9755?
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: EPYC 9124 64 MB against EPYC Embedded 9755 512 MB, which puts EPYC Embedded 9755 88% ahead. Boost clock is not the same on both, 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9124 versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on tdp too, 200 W on the EPYC 9124 versus 500 W on the EPYC Embedded 9755. There is a split on core count as well, 16 cores on the EPYC 9124 versus 128 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9755. Thread count is not the same on both, 32 threads on the EPYC 9124 versus 256 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9124 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9755. There is a split on base clock as well, 3.0 GHz on the EPYC 9124 versus 2.7 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9755. Multi-socket support is not the same on both, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9124 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9755.
Who each one is for
The EPYC 9124 suits small to mid-size server deployments and edge infrastructure, though it is not built for maximum core density workloads and large-scale hyperscale deployments. Buy the EPYC Embedded 9755 for industrial and embedded system designs and long-lifecycle networking and edge-compute deployments, though it is not the pick for consumer desktop or gaming builds and DIY PC upgrades. Our rating of the EPYC 9124 (8.4/10): the EPYC 9124 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, memory channels, socket and ecc support included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9124
- 16 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 128 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9124
- 32 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 256 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9124
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9124
- 3.0 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 2.7 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9124
- 3.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9124
- 64 MB-87%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 512 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9124
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9124
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9124
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9124
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9124
- 200 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 500 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9124 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9755 if you want the higher L3 cache (512 MB vs 64 MB).
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9124
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9124 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.