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AMD EPYC 9454P vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P: Comparison
EPYC 9454P vs EPYC Embedded 9655P l3 cache compared
Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: EPYC 9454P 256 MB against EPYC Embedded 9655P 384 MB, 33% in favour of EPYC Embedded 9655P. Boost clock is not the same on both, 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454P versus 4.5 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. There is a split on tdp as well, 290 W on the EPYC 9454P versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. They differ on core count too, 48 cores on the EPYC 9454P versus 96 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. Thread count is not the same on both, 96 threads on the EPYC 9454P versus 192 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. There is a split on core architecture as well, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9454P versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. They differ on base clock too, 2.75 GHz on the EPYC 9454P versus 2.6 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. Multi-socket support is not the same on both, 1P on the EPYC 9454P versus Single Socket Only on the EPYC Embedded 9655P.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9454P or EPYC Embedded 9655P?
Buy the EPYC 9454P for virtualization hosts and database servers, though it is the wrong buy for cost-sensitive small deployments and single-threaded legacy applications. The EPYC Embedded 9655P suits 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 9454P (8.8/10): the EPYC 9454P is a well-rounded high-core-count EPYC SKU that balances density, clocks, and power draw for mainstream data center use.
What EPYC 9454P and EPYC Embedded 9655P have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory channels, socket and ecc support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- 48 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- 96 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- 2.75 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 2.6 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- 3.8 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- 256 MB-33%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- 1P (single-socket optimized)
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Single Socket Only
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9454P
- 290 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9454P if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9655P if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9454P
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9454P is a well-rounded high-core-count EPYC SKU that balances density, clocks, and power draw for mainstream data center use.