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AMD EPYC 9655 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9135: Comparison
EPYC 9655 vs EPYC Embedded 9135 l3 cache compared
L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, EPYC 9655 384 MB against EPYC Embedded 9135 64 MB, a 83% lead for EPYC 9655. There is a split on boost clock as well, 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9655 versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9135. There is a split on tdp as well, 360 W on the EPYC 9655 versus 200 W on the EPYC Embedded 9135. They differ on core count too, 96 cores on the EPYC 9655 versus 16 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9135. They differ on thread count too, 192 threads on the EPYC 9655 versus 32 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9135. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 5 "Turin" on the EPYC 9655 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9135. Base clock is not the same on both, 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 9655 versus 3.65 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9135.
EPYC 9655 vs EPYC Embedded 9135: which one fits your build
The EPYC 9655 is the one to take for mixed virtualization and database workloads and high-throughput web tiers, though it is not built for maximum absolute core density needs and cost-sensitive small deployments. Buy the EPYC Embedded 9135 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 9655 (8.9/10): the EPYC 9655 is one of the best-balanced high-core-count EPYC SKUs, combining genuine density with clocks that don't lag far behind AMD's frequency-optimized parts.
What EPYC 9655 and EPYC Embedded 9135 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, socket and multi-socket support included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9655
- 96 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- 16 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9655
- 192 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- 32 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9655
- Zen 5 "Turin"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9655
- 2.9 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- 3.65 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9655
- 4.4 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- 4.3 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9655
- 384 MBBest
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- 64 MB-83%
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9655
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9655
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- 1P/2P
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9655
- 360 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9135
- 200 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9655 if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 64 MB).
Choose 9135 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9655
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9655 is one of the best-balanced high-core-count EPYC SKUs, combining genuine density with clocks that don't lag far behind AMD's frequency-optimized parts.