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AMD EPYC 9755 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P: Comparison
EPYC 9755 vs EPYC Embedded 9554P: the l3 cache difference
Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: EPYC 9755 384 MB against EPYC Embedded 9554P 256 MB, 33% in favour of EPYC 9755. Thread count is not the same on both, 256 threads on the EPYC 9755 versus 128 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9554P. There is a split on core architecture as well, Zen 5 "Turin" on the EPYC 9755 versus Zen 4 on the EPYC Embedded 9554P. They differ on base clock too, 2.7 GHz on the EPYC 9755 versus 3.1 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9554P. Multi-socket support is not the same on both, Dual Socket on the EPYC 9755 versus 1P on the EPYC Embedded 9554P. Memory type is not the same on both, DDR5 RDIMM on the EPYC 9755 versus DDR5 on the EPYC Embedded 9554P.
Which should you buy, EPYC 9755 or EPYC Embedded 9554P?
The EPYC 9755 is the one to take for large-scale enterprise databases and HPC and technical computing at scale, though it is not the pick for power-constrained deployments and small server rooms. Buy the EPYC Embedded 9554P 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 9755 (9.4/10): the EPYC 9755 is AMD's most powerful standard-core EPYC SKU, pairing 128 cores with clocks that make few compromises for organizations that can afford the 500W power budget.
Frequently asked questions
Do the EPYC 9755 and EPYC Embedded 9554P differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 4.5 GHz on the EPYC 9755 versus 3.75 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9554P.
Is the PCIe Lanes the same on the EPYC 9755 and EPYC Embedded 9554P?
It is. Both are listed at 128 lanes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Core Count
- AMD EPYC 9755
- 128 cores
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- 64 cores
Thread Count
- AMD EPYC 9755
- 256 threads
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- 128 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD EPYC 9755
- Zen 5 "Turin"
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- Zen 4
Base Clock
- AMD EPYC 9755
- 2.7 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- 3.1 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD EPYC 9755
- 4.5 GHz
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- 3.75 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD EPYC 9755
- 384 MBBest
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- 256 MB-33%
Socket
- AMD EPYC 9755
- SP5
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- SP5
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD EPYC 9755
- Dual Socket
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- 1P
Memory Type
- AMD EPYC 9755
- DDR5 RDIMM
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- DDR5
PCIe Lanes
- AMD EPYC 9755
- 128 lanes
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- 128 lanes
TDP
- AMD EPYC 9755
- 500 W
- AMD EPYC Embedded 9554P
- 360 W
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9755 if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB) and the higher PCIe lanes (128 lanes vs 128 lanes).
Choose 9554P if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AMD EPYC 9755
9.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The EPYC 9755 is AMD's most powerful standard-core EPYC SKU, pairing 128 cores with clocks that make few compromises for organizations that can afford the 500W power budget.