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AMD EPYC 9334 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9655: Comparison
EPYC 9334 vs EPYC Embedded 9655 l3 cache compared
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: EPYC 9334 128 MB against EPYC Embedded 9655 384 MB, which puts EPYC Embedded 9655 67% ahead. Boost clock is not the same on both, 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9334 versus 4.5 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on tdp too, 210 W on the EPYC 9334 versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9655. There is a split on core count as well, 32 cores on the EPYC 9334 versus 96 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on thread count too, 64 threads on the EPYC 9334 versus 192 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9655. There is a split on core architecture as well, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9334 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.7 GHz on the EPYC 9334 versus 2.6 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on multi-socket support too, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9334 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9655.
Who each one is for
Buy the EPYC 9334 for small to mid-size server deployments and edge infrastructure, though it is not the pick for maximum core density workloads and large-scale hyperscale deployments. The EPYC Embedded 9655 is the one to take 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 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.
Where the two are identical
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 9655
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 64 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9334
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 2.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 2.6 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 3.9 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 128 MB-67%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9334
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9334
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9334
- 210 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9334 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9655 if you want the higher L3 cache (384 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.