EPYC 9115 vs EPYC Embedded 8224P
EPYC 9115
EPYC Embedded 8224P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9115
Performance Per Dollar EPYC Embedded 8224P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,048) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9115 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+43%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($726) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,048) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9115 and EPYC Embedded 8224P
EPYC 9115
The EPYC 9115 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,343 points. Launch price was $726.
EPYC Embedded 8224P
The EPYC Embedded 8224P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 48,869 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9115 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC Embedded 8224P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC Embedded 8224P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the EPYC 9115 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC Embedded 8224P — a 31% clock advantage for the EPYC 9115 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The EPYC 9115 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC Embedded 8224P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9115 scores 48,343 against the EPYC Embedded 8224P's 48,869 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC Embedded 8224P. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+37% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+2% | 2.55 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-20% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Siena (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 48,343 | 48,869+1% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9115 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC Embedded 8224P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The EPYC 9115 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1152 — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9115) vs 6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9115) vs 96 (EPYC Embedded 8224P) — the EPYC 9115 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9115) and SP6 (EPYC Embedded 8224P).
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+433% | 1152 |
| RAM Channels | 12+100% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+33% | 96 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 9115 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468X; EPYC Embedded 8224P rivals Xeon Platinum 8452Y.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9115 launched at $726 MSRP, while the EPYC Embedded 8224P debuted at $855. At current prices ($726 vs $1048), the EPYC 9115 is $322 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9115 delivers 66.6 pts/$ vs 46.6 pts/$ for the EPYC Embedded 8224P — making the EPYC 9115 the 35.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9115 | EPYC Embedded 8224P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $726-15% | $855 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $726-31% | $1048 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.6+43% | 46.6 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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