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AMD EPYC 9734 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9555: Comparison
EPYC 9734 vs EPYC Embedded 9555: the boost clock difference
Boost clock is the dividing line, EPYC 9734 3.0 GHz against EPYC Embedded 9555 4.4 GHz. Tdp is not the same on both, 320 W on the EPYC 9734 versus 360 W on the EPYC Embedded 9555. Core count is not the same on both, 112 cores on the EPYC 9734 versus 64 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9555. There is a split on thread count as well, 224 threads on the EPYC 9734 versus 128 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9555. There is a split on core architecture as well, Zen 4c "Bergamo" on the EPYC 9734 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9555. They differ on base clock too, 2.2 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9555.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9734 or EPYC Embedded 9555?
The EPYC 9734 suits dense virtualization hosts and cloud-native container platforms, though it is not the pick for small server deployments and per-core licensed software. The EPYC Embedded 9555 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 9734 (9/10): the EPYC 9734 offers very high core density for dense virtualization hosts without going all the way to AMD's 128-core flagship.
What EPYC 9734 and EPYC Embedded 9555 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: l3 cache, socket and multi-socket support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 112 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- 64 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 224 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- 128 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9734
- Zen 4c "Bergamo"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 2.2 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- 3.2 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 3.0 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- 4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 256 MB
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- 256 MB
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9734
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- 1P/2P
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 320 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9555
- 360 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9734 if you want the higher L3 cache (256 MB vs 256 MB).
Choose 9555 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9734
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9734 offers very high core density for dense virtualization hosts without going all the way to AMD's 128-core flagship.