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AMD EPYC 9365 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9965: Comparison
EPYC 9365 vs EPYC Embedded 9965: the l3 cache difference
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: EPYC 9365 288 MB against EPYC Embedded 9965 384 MB, which puts EPYC Embedded 9965 25% ahead. There is a split on boost clock as well, 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9365 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9965. Tdp is not the same on both, 300 W on the EPYC 9365 versus 500 W on the EPYC Embedded 9965. They differ on core count too, 36 cores on the EPYC 9365 versus 192 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9965. Thread count is not the same on both, 72 threads on the EPYC 9365 versus 384 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9965. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 5 "Turin" on the EPYC 9365 versus Zen 5c on the EPYC Embedded 9965. There is a split on base clock as well, 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 9365 versus 2.25 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9965. Multi-socket support is not the same on both, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9365 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9965.
EPYC 9365 vs EPYC Embedded 9965: which one fits your build
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 9965 is the one to take 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 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
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory channels, socket and ecc support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 36 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- 192 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 72 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- 384 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9365
- Zen 5 "Turin"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- Zen 5c
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 2.9 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- 2.25 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 4.3 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- 3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 288 MB-25%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9365
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9365
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9365
- 300 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9965
- 500 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9365 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9965 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.