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AMD EPYC 9224 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9845: Comparison
EPYC 9224 vs EPYC Embedded 9845 l3 cache compared
L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, EPYC 9224 64 MB against EPYC Embedded 9845 320 MB, a 80% lead for EPYC Embedded 9845. They differ on tdp too, 200 W on the EPYC 9224 versus 390 W on the EPYC Embedded 9845. They differ on core count too, 24 cores on the EPYC 9224 versus 160 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9845. Thread count is not the same on both, 48 threads on the EPYC 9224 versus 320 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9845. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9224 versus Zen 5c on the EPYC Embedded 9845. There is a split on base clock as well, 2.5 GHz on the EPYC 9224 versus 2.1 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9845. There is a split on multi-socket support as well, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9224 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9845.
Who each one is for
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. Buy the EPYC Embedded 9845 for 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.
What EPYC 9224 and EPYC Embedded 9845 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: boost clock, memory channels, socket and ecc support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 24 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 160 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 48 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 320 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9224
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Zen 5c
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 2.5 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 2.1 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 3.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 64 MB-80%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 320 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9224
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9224
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9224
- 200 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 390 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9224 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9845 if you want the higher L3 cache (320 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.