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AMD EPYC 9365 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9755: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9365 and EPYC Embedded 9755?
L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, EPYC 9365 288 MB against EPYC Embedded 9755 512 MB, a 44% lead for EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on boost clock too, 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9365 versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on tdp too, 300 W on the EPYC 9365 versus 500 W on the EPYC Embedded 9755. Core count is not the same on both, 36 cores on the EPYC 9365 versus 128 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9755. Thread count is not the same on both, 72 threads on the EPYC 9365 versus 256 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9755. There is a split on core architecture as well, Zen 5 "Turin" on the EPYC 9365 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9755. There is a split on base clock as well, 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 9365 versus 2.7 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on multi-socket support too, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9365 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9755.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9365 or EPYC Embedded 9755?
The EPYC 9365 suits small to mid-size server deployments and edge infrastructure, though it is not built for maximum core density workloads and large-scale hyperscale deployments. The EPYC Embedded 9755 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 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.
What EPYC 9365 and EPYC Embedded 9755 have in common
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 9755
- 128 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 72 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 256 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9365
- Zen 5 "Turin"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 2.9 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 2.7 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 4.3 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 288 MB-44%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 512 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9365
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9365
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 300 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 500 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9365 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9755 if you want the higher L3 cache (512 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.