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AMD EPYC 9654P vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9654P and EPYC Embedded 9655P?
Boost clock is the dividing line, EPYC 9654P 3.7 GHz against EPYC Embedded 9655P 4.5 GHz. They differ on tdp too, 360 W on the EPYC 9654P versus 400 W on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. They differ on core architecture too, Zen 4 "Genoa" on the EPYC 9654P versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.4 GHz on the EPYC 9654P versus 2.6 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9655P. Multi-socket support is not the same on both, 1P on the EPYC 9654P versus Single Socket Only on the EPYC Embedded 9655P.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9654P or EPYC Embedded 9655P?
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 9655P 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 9655P have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, l3 cache, memory channels, core count, thread count and socket included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ECC Support the same on the EPYC 9654P and EPYC Embedded 9655P?
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 9655P
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 192 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- Zen 4 "Genoa"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 2.4 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 2.6 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 3.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 384 MB
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 384 MB
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 1P (single-socket optimized)
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Single Socket Only
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9654P
- 360 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9655P
- 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 9655P 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.