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AMD EPYC 9224 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9745: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9224 and EPYC Embedded 9745?
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: EPYC 9224 64 MB against EPYC Embedded 9745 256 MB, which puts EPYC Embedded 9745 75% ahead. They differ on tdp too, 200 W on the EPYC 9224 versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9745. There is a split on core count as well, 24 cores on the EPYC 9224 versus 128 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9745. Thread count is not the same on both, 48 threads on the EPYC 9224 versus 256 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9745. There is a split on core architecture as well, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9224 versus Zen 5c on the EPYC Embedded 9745. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.5 GHz on the EPYC 9224 versus 2.4 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9745. They differ on multi-socket support too, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9224 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9745.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9224 or EPYC Embedded 9745?
The EPYC 9224 is the one to take for small to mid-size server deployments and edge infrastructure, though it is not built for maximum core density workloads and large-scale hyperscale deployments. The EPYC Embedded 9745 suits 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 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, boost clock, 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 9745
- 128 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 48 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 256 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9224
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- Zen 5c
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 2.5 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 2.4 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 3.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 64 MB-75%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 256 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9224
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9224
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 200 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9224 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9745 if you want the higher L3 cache (256 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.