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AMD EPYC 9365 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9845: Comparison
EPYC 9365 vs EPYC Embedded 9845 boost clock compared
They are built to different briefs, and boost clock shows it, EPYC 9365 4.3 GHz against EPYC Embedded 9845 3.7 GHz. Add l3 cache to that, 288 MB on the EPYC 9365 versus 320 MB on the EPYC Embedded 9845, and the pattern holds. There is a split on tdp as well, 300 W on the EPYC 9365 versus 390 W on the EPYC Embedded 9845. They differ on core count too, 36 cores on the EPYC 9365 versus 160 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9845. They differ on thread count too, 72 threads on the EPYC 9365 versus 320 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9845. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 5 "Turin" on the EPYC 9365 versus Zen 5c on the EPYC Embedded 9845. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 9365 versus 2.1 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9845. There is a split on multi-socket support as well, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9365 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9845.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9365 or EPYC Embedded 9845?
Buy the EPYC 9365 for 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 9845 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.
What EPYC 9365 and EPYC Embedded 9845 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, memory channels, socket and ecc support included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 36 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 160 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 72 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 320 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9365
- Zen 5 "Turin"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Zen 5c
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 2.9 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 2.1 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 4.3 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 288 MB-10%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 320 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9365
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9365
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 300 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 390 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9365 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9845 if you want the higher L3 cache (320 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.