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AMD EPYC Embedded 9355 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 9534: Comparison

What is the difference between EPYC Embedded 9355 and EPYC Embedded 9534?

They are built to different briefs, and boost clock shows it, EPYC Embedded 9355 4.4 GHz against EPYC Embedded 9534 3.7 GHz. They differ on core count too, 32 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9355 versus 64 cores on the EPYC Embedded 9534. There is a split on thread count as well, 64 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9355 versus 128 threads on the EPYC Embedded 9534. Core architecture is not the same on both, Zen 5 on the EPYC Embedded 9355 versus Zen 4 on the EPYC Embedded 9534. They differ on base clock too, 3.55 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9355 versus 2.45 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 9534.

EPYC Embedded 9355 vs EPYC Embedded 9534: which one fits your build

The EPYC Embedded 9355 is the one to take 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. 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.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: tdp, l3 cache, socket and multi-socket support are identical here.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Core Count

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    32 cores
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    64 cores
  • Thread Count

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    64 threads
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    128 threads
  • Core Architecture

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    Zen 5
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    Zen 4
  • Base Clock

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    3.55 GHz
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    2.45 GHz
  • Boost Clock

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    4.4 GHz
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    3.7 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    256 MB
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    256 MB
  • Socket

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    SP5
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    SP5
  • Multi-Socket Support

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    1P/2P
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    1P/2P
  • TDP

    AMD EPYC Embedded 9355
    280 W
    AMD EPYC Embedded 9534
    280 W

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 9355 if you want the higher L3 cache (256 MB vs 256 MB).

    Choose 9534 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.