EPYC 9454 vs EPYC 9454P
EPYC 9454
EPYC 9454P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9454 | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($576) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,333) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9454 | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+438%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($576) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,333) |
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 9454 and EPYC 9454P
EPYC 9454
The EPYC 9454 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.
EPYC 9454P
The EPYC 9454P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 94,686 points. Launch price was $4,598.
Processing Power
Both the EPYC 9454 and EPYC 9454P share an identical 48-core/96-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454P — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). Both are built on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture using a 5 nm, 6 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the EPYC 9454P's 94,686 — a 7.4% lead for the EPYC 9454P. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.75 GHz | 2.75 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 87,961 | 94,686+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,923 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,576 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 6 TB of RAM. Both feature 12-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9454) and SP5 (EPYC 9454P).
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| RAM Channels | 12 | 12 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Both support AMD-V, SEV-SNP virtualization. Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center, EPYC 9454P targets Data Center / Single Socket. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; EPYC 9454P rivals Xeon 8468.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Data Center | Data Center / Single Socket |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the EPYC 9454P debuted at $4598. At current prices ($576 vs $3333), the EPYC 9454 is $2757 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 152.7 pts/$ vs 28.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 9454P — making the EPYC 9454 the 137.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9454 | EPYC 9454P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5225 | $4598-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $576-83% | $3333 |
| Performance per Dollar | 152.7+438% | 28.4 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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