Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
AMD EPYC 9256 vs AMD EPYC 9536: Comparison
EPYC 9256 vs EPYC 9536: the l3 cache difference
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: EPYC 9256 96 MB against EPYC 9536 256 MB, which puts EPYC 9536 63% ahead. Boost clock is not the same on both, 4.5 GHz on the EPYC 9256 versus 4 GHz on the EPYC 9536. They differ on tdp too, 190 W on the EPYC 9256 versus 300 W on the EPYC 9536. There is a split on configurable tdp max as well, 220 W on the EPYC 9256 versus 300 W on the EPYC 9536. They differ on core count too, 24 cores on the EPYC 9256 versus 64 cores on the EPYC 9536. There is a split on thread count as well, 48 threads on the EPYC 9256 versus 128 threads on the EPYC 9536. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.85 GHz on the EPYC 9256 versus 3.25 GHz on the EPYC 9536.
EPYC 9256 vs EPYC 9536: which one fits your build
The EPYC 9256 is the one to take for datacenter and cloud compute and virtualization-dense server workloads, though it is not the pick for consumer desktop builds and single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs. The EPYC 9536 suits datacenter and cloud compute and virtualization-dense server workloads, though it is the wrong buy for consumer desktop builds and single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Memory channels, pcie lanes, cpu socket, product family and segment read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 10 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SMT Support the same on the EPYC 9256 and EPYC 9536?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD EPYC 9256
- AMD
- AMD EPYC 9536
- AMD
Model Number
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 9256
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 9536
CPU Socket
- AMD EPYC 9256
- SP8
- AMD EPYC 9536
- SP8
Product Family
- AMD EPYC 9256
- EPYC 9006 Series
- AMD EPYC 9536
- EPYC 9006 Series
Segment
- AMD EPYC 9256
- Data Center
- AMD EPYC 9536
- Data Center
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 24 cores
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 64 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 48 threads
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 128 threads
SMT Support
- AMD EPYC 9256
- Yes
- AMD EPYC 9536
- Yes
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 2.85 GHz
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 3.25 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 4.5 GHz
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 4 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 96 MB-62%
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 256 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9256
- SP8
- AMD EPYC 9536
- SP8
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9256
- Dual Socket
- AMD EPYC 9536
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 8 channels
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 8 channels
Memory Type
- AMD EPYC 9256
- DDR5 RDIMM
- AMD EPYC 9536
- DDR5 RDIMM
Max Memory Speed
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 8000 MT/s
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 8000 MT/s
Registered Memory Required
- AMD EPYC 9256
- Yes
- AMD EPYC 9536
- Yes
PCIe Lanes
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 128 lanes
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 128 lanes
PCIe Generation
- AMD EPYC 9256
- PCIe 6.0
- AMD EPYC 9536
- PCIe 6.0
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 190 W
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 300 W
Configurable TDP Max
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 220 W
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 300 W
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 512 GB/s / 819.2 GB/s
- AMD EPYC 9536
- 512 GB/s / 819.2 GB/s
PCIe
- AMD EPYC 9256
- PCIe 6.0 x128
- AMD EPYC 9536
- PCIe 6.0 x128
Memory Support
- AMD EPYC 9256
- DDR5 RDIMM | MRDIMM, 8-Channel, Up to 8000 MT/s / Up to 12800 MT/s
- AMD EPYC 9536
- DDR5 RDIMM | MRDIMM, 8-Channel, Up to 8000 MT/s / Up to 12800 MT/s
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9256 if you want the higher memory channels (8 channels vs 8 channels) and the higher PCIe lanes (128 lanes vs 128 lanes).
Choose 9536 if you want the higher L3 cache (256 MB vs 96 MB).