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AMD EPYC 9354 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9354 and EPYC Embedded 9555P?
They are built to different briefs, and boost clock shows it, EPYC 9354 3.8 GHz against EPYC Embedded 9555P 4.4 GHz. Tdp is not the same on both, 280 W on the EPYC 9354 versus 360 W on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. There is a split on core count as well, 32 cores on the EPYC 9354 versus 64 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. They differ on thread count too, 64 threads on the EPYC 9354 versus 128 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9354 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. There is a split on base clock as well, 3.25 GHz on the EPYC 9354 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. They differ on multi-socket support too, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9354 versus Single Socket Only on the EPYC Embedded 9555P.
Who each one is for
The EPYC 9354 is the one to take for 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. Buy the EPYC Embedded 9555P 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 9354 (8.4/10): the EPYC 9354 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.
What EPYC 9354 and EPYC Embedded 9555P have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, l3 cache, memory channels, socket and ecc support included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9354
- 32 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 64 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9354
- 64 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 128 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9354
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9354
- 3.25 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 3.2 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9354
- 3.8 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9354
- 256 MB
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 256 MB
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9354
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9354
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Single Socket Only
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9354
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9354
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9354
- 280 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 360 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9354 if you want the higher L3 cache (256 MB vs 256 MB) and the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9555P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9354
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9354 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.