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AMD EPYC 9224 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P: Comparison
EPYC 9224 vs EPYC Embedded 9655P l3 cache compared
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: EPYC 9224 64 MB against EPYC Embedded 9655P 384 MB, which puts EPYC Embedded 9655P 83% ahead. They differ on boost clock too, 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9224 versus 4.5 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. There is a split on tdp as well, 200 W on the EPYC 9224 versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. Core count is not the same on both, 24 cores on the EPYC 9224 versus 96 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. There is a split on thread count as well, 48 threads on the EPYC 9224 versus 192 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9224 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. They differ on base clock too, 2.5 GHz on the EPYC 9224 versus 2.6 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. There is a split on multi-socket support as well, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9224 versus Single Socket Only on the EPYC Embedded 9655P.
EPYC 9224 vs EPYC Embedded 9655P: which one fits your build
The EPYC 9224 is the one to take for small to mid-size server deployments and edge infrastructure, though it is the wrong buy for maximum core density workloads and large-scale hyperscale deployments. The EPYC Embedded 9655P suits industrial and embedded system designs and long-lifecycle networking and edge-compute deployments, though it is not built 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
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 9224
- 24 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 48 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9224
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 2.5 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 2.6 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 3.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 64 MB-83%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9224
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Single Socket Only
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9224
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 200 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9224 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9655P 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.