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AMD EPYC Embedded 9255 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9534: Comparison

What is the difference between EPYC Embedded 9255 and EPYC Embedded 9534?

Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: EPYC Embedded 9255 128 MB against EPYC Embedded 9534 256 MB, 50% in favour of EPYC Embedded 9534. Boost clock is not the same on both, 4.3 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9255 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9534. There is a split on tdp as well, 200 W on the EPYC Embedded 9255 versus 280 W on the EPYC Embedded 9534. They differ on core count too, 24 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9255 versus 64 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9534. Thread count is not the same on both, 48 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9255 versus 128 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9534. There is a split on core architecture as well, Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9255 versus Zen 4 on the EPYC Embedded 9534. They differ on base clock too, 3.25 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9255 versus 2.45 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9534.

Which should you buy, EPYC Embedded 9255 or EPYC Embedded 9534?

Buy the EPYC Embedded 9255 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. The EPYC Embedded 9534 suits 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.

What EPYC Embedded 9255 and EPYC Embedded 9534 have in common

Everything else lines up. Socket and multi-socket support read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Core Count

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    24 cores
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    64 cores
  • Thread Count

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    48 threads
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    128 threads
  • Core Architecture

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    Zen 5
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    Zen 4
  • Base Clock

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    3.25 GHz
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    2.45 GHz
  • Boost Clock

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    4.3 GHz
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    3.7 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    128 MB-50%
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    256 MBBest
  • Socket

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    SP5
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    SP5
  • Multi-Socket Support

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    1P/2P
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    1P/2P
  • TDP

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9255
    200 W
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    280 W

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 9255 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose 9534 if you want the higher L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).