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AMD EPYC 9654P vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9655: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9654P and EPYC Embedded 9655?
Boost clock is the dividing line, EPYC 9654P 3.7 GHz against EPYC Embedded 9655 4.5 GHz. They differ on tdp too, 360 W on the EPYC 9654P versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9655. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9654P versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.4 GHz on the EPYC 9654P versus 2.6 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655. Multi-socket support is not the same on both, 1P on the EPYC 9654P versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9655.
Who each one is for
The EPYC 9654P suits single-socket hyperscale deployments and cost-optimized dense virtualization, though it is the wrong buy for dual-socket server designs and small-scale deployments. The EPYC Embedded 9655 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 9654P (9/10): the EPYC 9654P delivers the same class-leading core density as the EPYC 9654 at a lower cost for single-socket deployments.
What EPYC 9654P and EPYC Embedded 9655 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: l3 cache, memory channels, core count, thread count and socket are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ECC Support the same on the EPYC 9654P and EPYC Embedded 9655?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 96 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 192 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 2.4 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 2.6 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 3.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 384 MB
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 384 MB
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 1P (single-socket optimized)
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 360 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655
- 400 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9654P if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 384 MB) and the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9655 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9654P
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9654P delivers the same class-leading core density as the EPYC 9654 at a lower cost for single-socket deployments.