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AMD EPYC 9415 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9655: Comparison
EPYC 9415 vs EPYC Embedded 9655 l3 cache compared
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: EPYC 9415 128 MB against EPYC Embedded 9655 384 MB, which puts EPYC Embedded 9655 67% ahead. Boost clock is not the same on both, 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9415 versus 4.5 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on tdp too, 200 W on the EPYC 9415 versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9655. There is a split on core count as well, 32 cores on the EPYC 9415 versus 96 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Thread count is not the same on both, 64 threads on the EPYC 9415 versus 192 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 5c "Turin Dense" on the EPYC 9415 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9655. There is a split on base clock as well, 2.3 GHz on the EPYC 9415 versus 2.6 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Multi-socket support is not the same on both, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9415 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9655.
Who each one is for
The EPYC 9415 suits 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. Buy the EPYC Embedded 9655 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 9415 (8.4/10): the EPYC 9415 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
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 9415
- 32 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9415
- 64 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9415
- Zen 5c "Turin Dense"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9415
- 2.3 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 2.6 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9415
- 3.9 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9415
- 128 MB-67%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9415
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9415
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9415
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9415
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9415
- 200 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9415 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9655 if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 128 MB).
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9415
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9415 is a sensible entry point into the EPYC platform for smaller deployments that still want server-grade memory bandwidth and reliability.