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AMD EPYC 9256 vs AMD EPYC 9576F: Comparison
EPYC 9256 vs EPYC 9576F l3 cache compared
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: EPYC 9256 96 MB against EPYC 9576F 384 MB, which puts EPYC 9576F 75% ahead. There is a split on boost clock as well, 4.5 GHz on the EPYC 9256 versus 5 GHz on the EPYC 9576F. Tdp is not the same on both, 190 W on the EPYC 9256 versus 400 W on the EPYC 9576F. They differ on configurable tdp max too, 220 W on the EPYC 9256 versus 400 W on the EPYC 9576F. Core count is not the same on both, 24 cores on the EPYC 9256 versus 64 cores on the EPYC 9576F. They differ on thread count too, 48 threads on the EPYC 9256 versus 128 threads on the EPYC 9576F. There is a split on base clock as well, 2.85 GHz on the EPYC 9256 versus 3.55 GHz on the EPYC 9576F.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9256 or EPYC 9576F?
The EPYC 9256 is the one to take for datacenter and cloud compute and virtualization-dense server workloads, though it is not built for consumer desktop builds and single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs. The EPYC 9576F suits 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.
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 9576F?
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 9576F
- AMD
Model Number
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 9256
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 9576F
CPU Socket
- AMD EPYC 9256
- SP8
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- SP8
Product Family
- AMD EPYC 9256
- EPYC 9006 Series
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- EPYC 9006 Series
Segment
- AMD EPYC 9256
- Data Center
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- Data Center
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 24 cores
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 64 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 48 threads
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 128 threads
SMT Support
- AMD EPYC 9256
- Yes
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- Yes
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 2.85 GHz
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 3.55 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 4.5 GHz
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 96 MB-75%
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9256
- SP8
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- SP8
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9256
- Dual Socket
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 8 channels
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 8 channels
Memory Type
- AMD EPYC 9256
- DDR5 RDIMM
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- DDR5 RDIMM
Max Memory Speed
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 8000 MT/s
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 8000 MT/s
Registered Memory Required
- AMD EPYC 9256
- Yes
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- Yes
PCIe Lanes
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 128 lanes
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 128 lanes
PCIe Generation
- AMD EPYC 9256
- PCIe 6.0
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- PCIe 6.0
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 190 W
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 400 W
Configurable TDP Max
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 220 W
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 400 W
Memory Bandwidth
- AMD EPYC 9256
- 512 GB/s / 819.2 GB/s
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 512 GB/s / 819.2 GB/s
PCIe
- AMD EPYC 9256
- PCIe 6.0 x128
- AMD EPYC 9576F
- 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 9576F
- 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 9576F if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 96 MB).