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AMD EPYC 9365 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9655: Comparison
EPYC 9365 vs EPYC Embedded 9655 l3 cache compared
On l3 cache the spread is 25%, EPYC 9365 288 MB against EPYC Embedded 9655 384 MB, so EPYC Embedded 9655 takes it. Boost clock is not the same on both, 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9365 versus 4.5 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Tdp is not the same on both, 300 W on the EPYC 9365 versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on core count too, 36 cores on the EPYC 9365 versus 96 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Thread count is not the same on both, 72 threads on the EPYC 9365 versus 192 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 5 "Turin" on the EPYC 9365 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on base clock too, 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 9365 versus 2.6 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. There is a split on multi-socket support as well, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9365 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9655.
EPYC 9365 vs EPYC Embedded 9655: which one fits your build
The EPYC 9365 is the one to take 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 suits 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 9365 (8.4/10): the EPYC 9365 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
Everything else lines up. Memory channels, socket and ecc support read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 36 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 72 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9365
- Zen 5 "Turin"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 2.9 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 2.6 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 4.3 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 288 MB-25%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9365
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9365
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 300 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9365 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9655 if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 288 MB).
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9365
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9365 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.