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AMD EPYC 9474F vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9745: Comparison
EPYC 9474F vs EPYC Embedded 9745: the boost clock difference
Boost clock is the dividing line, EPYC 9474F 4.1 GHz against EPYC Embedded 9745 3.7 GHz. They differ on tdp too, 360 W on the EPYC 9474F versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9745. They differ on core count too, 48 cores on the EPYC 9474F versus 128 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9745. Thread count is not the same on both, 96 threads on the EPYC 9474F versus 256 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9745. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9474F versus Zen 5c on the EPYC Embedded 9745. Base clock is not the same on both, 3.6 GHz on the EPYC 9474F versus 2.4 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9745. Multi-socket support is not the same on both, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9474F versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9745.
EPYC 9474F vs EPYC Embedded 9745: which one fits your build
The EPYC 9474F is the one to take for per-core licensed databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and EDA tools billed per core, though it is not built for massively parallel batch jobs and cost-per-core-sensitive deployments. Buy the EPYC Embedded 9745 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 9474F (8.9/10): the EPYC 9474F is the right call when per-core software licensing makes clock speed worth more than core count.
What EPYC 9474F and EPYC Embedded 9745 have in common
Everything else lines up. L3 cache, memory channels, socket and ecc support read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- 48 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 128 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- 96 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 256 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- Zen 5c
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- 3.6 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 2.4 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- 4.1 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- 256 MB
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 256 MB
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9474F
- 360 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9745
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9474F if you want the higher L3 cache (256 MB vs 256 MB) and the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9745 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9474F
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9474F is the right call when per-core software licensing makes clock speed worth more than core count.