Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
AMD EPYC 9334 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9334 and EPYC Embedded 9555P?
L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, EPYC 9334 128 MB against EPYC Embedded 9555P 256 MB, a 50% lead for EPYC Embedded 9555P. They differ on boost clock too, 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9334 versus 4.4 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. They differ on tdp too, 210 W on the EPYC 9334 versus 360 W on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. Core count is not the same on both, 32 cores on the EPYC 9334 versus 64 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. They differ on thread count too, 64 threads on the EPYC 9334 versus 128 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9334 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.7 GHz on the EPYC 9334 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. There is a split on multi-socket support as well, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9334 versus Single Socket Only on the EPYC Embedded 9555P.
Who each one is for
The EPYC 9334 suits 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 9555P is the one to take for 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 9334 (8.4/10): the EPYC 9334 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.
What EPYC 9334 and EPYC Embedded 9555P have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory channels, socket and ecc support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 32 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 64 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 64 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 128 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9334
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 2.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 3.2 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 3.9 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 128 MB-50%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 256 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9334
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Single Socket Only
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9334
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 210 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 360 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9334 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9555P if you want the higher L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9334
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9334 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.