AMD EPYC 9254
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Server & Enthusiast
- CPU Socket:
- SP5
- Core/Thread Count:
- 24C/48T
- TDP:
- 200W
- CPU Series:
- EPYC 9004 Series
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026
AMD EPYC 9254 Review
AMD EPYC 9254 server processor, 24C/48T 2.9 GHz base clock, boosting up to 4.15 ghz, 200W TDP, SP5 platform.
The AMD EPYC 9254 is an AMD EPYC server processor in the EPYC 9004 Series lineup, offering 24C/48T running at 2.9 GHz base clock, boosting up to 4.15 ghz with 128 MB of L3 cache, within a 200W power envelope on AMD's SP5 platform in 1P / 2P configurations.
Performance and Architecture
With 24C/48T, the AMD EPYC 9254 runs at 2.9 GHz base clock, boosting up to 4.15 ghz. It carries 128 MB of L3 cache to keep large working sets close to the cores. As part of AMD's EPYC server lineup, it targets dense multi-socket compute, virtualization, and datacenter workloads.
Platform and Memory
The AMD EPYC 9254 is built for AMD's SP5 platform, supporting 1P / 2P socket configurations. It supports DDR5 memory across 12 channels (Up to 4800 MT/s). I/O runs over PCIe 5.0 x128.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the EPYC 9004 Series lineup in this catalog, the AMD EPYC 9254 is positioned by its core count, clock speed, and TDP relative to other EPYC parts in the same generation. Buyers should weigh core density against per-core clock speed depending on whether the target workload favors many parallel threads or fewer, faster ones.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Datacenter and cloud compute
- Virtualization-dense server workloads
- Multi-socket enterprise deployments
Not for
- Consumer desktop builds
- Single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs
- Budget-constrained small business servers
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity
| Release Year | 2022 |
|---|
Cores and threads
| Core Count | 24 cores |
|---|---|
| Thread Count | 48 threads |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | Up to 4.15 GHz |
| All-Core Boost | 3.9 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 128 MB |
|---|
Platform
| Socket | SP5 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Socket Support | 1P / 2P |
Memory
| Memory Channels | 12 channels |
|---|---|
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 MT/s |
| Memory Bandwidth | 460.8 GB/s |
PCIe and IO
| PCIe Lanes | 128 lanes |
|---|---|
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 |
Power and thermals
| TDP | 200 W |
|---|---|
| Configurable TDP Max | 200-240W |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 313 |
Cores 24 · Tested in Cisco UCS C225 M8 (AMD EPYC 9254 24-Core Processor) · Published by Cisco Systems, Feb-2025
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 368 |
Cores 24 · Tested in ASUS RS520A-E12-RS12U (2.90 GHz, AMD EPYC 9254) · Published by ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Aug-2023
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 634 |
Cores 48 · Tested in FusionServer 2258 V7 AMD EPYC 9254 · Published by xFusion, Nov-2025
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 805 |
Cores 48 · Tested in FusionServer 2258 V7 AMD EPYC 9254 · Published by xFusion, Nov-2025
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD EPYC 9254?
The AMD EPYC 9254 has 24 cores and 48 threads, a 2.9 GHz base and 4.15 GHz boost clock, 128 MB of L3 cache and a 200 W TDP.
Who is the AMD EPYC 9254 best suited to?
Best suited to: Datacenter and cloud compute; Virtualization-dense server workloads; Multi-socket enterprise deployments.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD EPYC 9254?
Not the best fit for: Consumer desktop builds; Single-threaded latency-sensitive workloads on lower core-count SKUs; Budget-constrained small business servers.