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AMD EPYC 9224 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9655: Comparison
EPYC 9224 vs EPYC Embedded 9655: the l3 cache difference
On l3 cache the spread is 83%, EPYC 9224 64 MB against EPYC Embedded 9655 384 MB, so EPYC Embedded 9655 takes it. There is a split on boost clock as well, 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9224 versus 4.5 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. There is a split on tdp as well, 200 W on the EPYC 9224 versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Core count is not the same on both, 24 cores on the EPYC 9224 versus 96 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9655. There is a split on thread count as well, 48 threads on the EPYC 9224 versus 192 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9224 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.5 GHz on the EPYC 9224 versus 2.6 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on multi-socket support too, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9224 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9655.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9224 or EPYC Embedded 9655?
The EPYC 9224 is the one to take for small to mid-size server deployments and edge infrastructure, though it is not the pick for maximum core density workloads and large-scale hyperscale deployments. The EPYC Embedded 9655 suits industrial and embedded system designs and long-lifecycle networking and edge-compute deployments, though it is the wrong buy for consumer desktop or gaming builds and DIY PC upgrades. Our rating of the EPYC 9224 (8.4/10): the EPYC 9224 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
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory channels, socket and ecc support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 24 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 48 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9224
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 2.5 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 2.6 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 3.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 64 MB-83%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9224
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9224
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 200 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9224 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9655 if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 64 MB).
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9224
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9224 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.