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AMD EPYC 9535 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9755: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9535 and EPYC Embedded 9755?
On l3 cache the spread is 50%, EPYC 9535 256 MB against EPYC Embedded 9755 512 MB, so EPYC Embedded 9755 takes it. Boost clock is not the same on both, 4.0 GHz on the EPYC 9535 versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9755. Tdp is not the same on both, 300 W on the EPYC 9535 versus 500 W on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on core count too, 64 cores on the EPYC 9535 versus 128 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9755. Thread count is not the same on both, 128 threads on the EPYC 9535 versus 256 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 5c "Turin Dense" on the EPYC 9535 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on base clock too, 2.4 GHz on the EPYC 9535 versus 2.7 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9755. There is a split on multi-socket support as well, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9535 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9755.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9535 or EPYC Embedded 9755?
Buy the EPYC 9535 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 9755 is the one to take for industrial and embedded system designs and long-lifecycle networking and edge-compute deployments, though it is not built for consumer desktop or gaming builds and DIY PC upgrades. Our rating of the EPYC 9535 (8.8/10): the EPYC 9535 is a well-rounded high-core-count EPYC SKU that balances density, clocks, and power draw for mainstream data center use.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Memory channels, socket and ecc support read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 64 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 128 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 128 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 256 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9535
- Zen 5c "Turin Dense"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 2.4 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 2.7 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 4.0 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 256 MB-50%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 512 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9535
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9535
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 300 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 500 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9535 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9755 if you want the higher L3 cache (512 MB vs 256 MB).
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9535
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9535 is a well-rounded high-core-count EPYC SKU that balances density, clocks, and power draw for mainstream data center use.