AMD EPYC 9654 vs AMD EPYC 9654P

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AMD EPYC 9654 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC 9654P
AMD EPYC 9654 AMD EPYC 9654P

CPU comparison

AMD EPYC 9654 or AMD EPYC 9654P - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD EPYC 9654 has 96 cores with 192 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 6144 GB of memory is supported in 12 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9654 was released in Q4/2022.

The AMD EPYC 9654P has 96 cores with 192 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9654P was released in Q4/2022.
AMD EPYC (145) Family AMD EPYC (145)
AMD EPYC 9004 (21) CPU group AMD EPYC 9004 (21)
4 Generation 4
Genoa / Genoa-X (Zen 4) Architecture Genoa / Genoa-X (Zen 4)
Server Segment Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 9654 has 96 CPU cores and can calculate 192 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9654 is 2.40 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD EPYC 9654P has 96 CPU cores and 192 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9654P is at 2.40 GHz (3.70 GHz).

AMD EPYC 9654 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9654P
96 Cores 96
192 Threads 192
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
2.40 GHz Frequency 2.40 GHz
3.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.70 GHz
3.55 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.55 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC 9654 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9654P
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The AMD EPYC 9654 or AMD EPYC 9654P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD EPYC 9654 can use up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 460.8 GB/s. The AMD EPYC 9654P supports up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 460.8 GB/s.

AMD EPYC 9654 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9654P
DDR5-4800 Memory DDR5-4800
6144 GB Max. Memory 6144 GB
12 Memory channels 12
460.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 460.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
96.00 MB L2 Cache 96.00 MB
384.00 MB L3 Cache 384.00 MB
5.0 PCIe version 5.0
128 PCIe lanes 128
504.1 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 504.1 GB/s

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 9654 is 360 W, while the AMD EPYC 9654P has a TDP of 360 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

AMD EPYC 9654 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9654P
360 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 360 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
400 W TDP up 400 W
320 W TDP down 320 W
100 °C Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 9654 is manufactured in 5 nm and has 480.00 MB cache. The AMD EPYC 9654P is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 480.00 MB cache.

AMD EPYC 9654 Characteristic AMD EPYC 9654P
5 nm Technology 5 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
SP5 Socket SP5
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
11805 $ Release price 10625 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 9654 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9654P (100%)
Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 9654 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9654P (100%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
AMD EPYC 9654 AMD EPYC 9654
Geekbench 6 MT: 23,214 / 11805 $
1.97
AMD EPYC 9654P AMD EPYC 9654P
Geekbench 6 MT: 23,214 / 10625 $
2.18

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
AMD EPYC 9654 AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz
2025 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9654P AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz
2025 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
AMD EPYC 9654 AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz
23214 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9654P AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz
23214 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 9654 AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz
1529 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9654P AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz
1529 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 9654 AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz
79486 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9654P AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz
79486 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 9654 AMD EPYC 9654
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz
126082 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9654P AMD EPYC 9654P
96C 192T @ 3.55 GHz
126082 (100%)

Devices using this processor

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