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AMD EPYC 9734 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9755: Comparison
What is the difference between EPYC 9734 and EPYC Embedded 9755?
Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: EPYC 9734 256 MB against EPYC Embedded 9755 512 MB, 50% in favour of EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on boost clock too, 3.0 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 4.1 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9755. Tdp is not the same on both, 320 W on the EPYC 9734 versus 500 W on the EPYC Embedded 9755. There is a split on core count as well, 112 cores on the EPYC 9734 versus 128 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on thread count too, 224 threads on the EPYC 9734 versus 256 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9755. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 4c "Bergamo" on the EPYC 9734 versus Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9755. There is a split on base clock as well, 2.2 GHz on the EPYC 9734 versus 2.7 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9755. They differ on multi-socket support too, 1P/2P on the EPYC 9734 versus Dual Socket on the EPYC Embedded 9755.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9734 or EPYC Embedded 9755?
The EPYC 9734 is the one to take for dense virtualization hosts and cloud-native container platforms, though it is not built for small server deployments and per-core licensed software. Buy the EPYC Embedded 9755 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 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 9755 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory channels, socket and ecc support are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 112 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 128 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 224 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 256 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9734
- Zen 4c "Bergamo"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Zen 5
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 2.2 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 2.7 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 3.0 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 256 MB-50%
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 512 MBBest
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9734
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 1P/2P
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Dual Socket
Memory Channels
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 12 channels
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 12 channels
ECC Support
- AMD EPYC 9734
- Yes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- Yes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9734
- 320 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9755
- 500 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9734 if you want the higher memory channels (12 channels vs 12 channels).
Choose 9755 if you want the higher L3 cache (512 MB vs 256 MB).
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.