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AMD EPYC 9535 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9845: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9535 and EPYC Embedded 9845?
On l3 cache the spread is 20%, EPYC 9535 256 MB against EPYC Embedded 9845 320 MB, so EPYC Embedded 9845 takes it. There is a split on boost clock as well, 4.0 GHz on the EPYC 9535 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9845. There is a split on tdp as well, 300 W on the EPYC 9535 versus 390 W on the EPYC Embedded 9845. Core count is not the same on both, 64 cores on the EPYC 9535 versus 160 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9845. Thread count is not the same on both, 128 threads on the EPYC 9535 versus 320 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9845. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 5c "Turin Dense" on the EPYC 9535 versus Zen 5c on the EPYC Embedded 9845. They differ on base clock too, 2.4 GHz on the EPYC 9535 versus 2.1 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9845. There is a split on multi-socket support as well, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9535 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9845.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9535 or EPYC Embedded 9845?
Buy the EPYC 9535 for virtualization hosts and database servers, though it is not built for cost-sensitive small deployments and single-threaded legacy applications. The EPYC Embedded 9845 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 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
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 9535
- 64 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 160 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 128 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 320 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9535
- Zen 5c "Turin Dense"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Zen 5c
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 2.4 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 2.1 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 4.0 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 256 MB-20%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 320 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9535
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9535
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9535
- 300 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9845
- 390 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9535 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9845 if you want the higher L3 cache (320 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.