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AMD EPYC 9355 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P: Comparison
EPYC 9355 vs EPYC Embedded 9555P tdp compared
Tdp is the dividing line, EPYC 9355 280 W against EPYC Embedded 9555P 360 W. Core count is not the same on both, 32 cores on the EPYC 9355 versus 64 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. Thread count is not the same on both, 64 threads on the EPYC 9355 versus 128 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 5 "Turin" on the EPYC 9355 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. Base clock is not the same on both, 3.55 GHz on the EPYC 9355 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9555P. They differ on multi-socket support too, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9355 versus Single Socket Only on the EPYC Embedded 9555P.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9355 or EPYC Embedded 9555P?
Buy the EPYC 9355 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 9555P 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 9355 (8.4/10): the EPYC 9355 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: boost clock, l3 cache, memory channels, socket and ecc support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9355
- 32 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 64 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9355
- 64 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 128 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9355
- Zen 5 "Turin"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9355
- 3.55 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 3.2 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9355
- 4.4 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9355
- 256 MB
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 256 MB
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9355
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9355
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Single Socket Only
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9355
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9355
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9355
- 280 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555P
- 360 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9355 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 9355
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9355 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.