EPYC 9554P vs EPYC 9684X
EPYC 9554P
EPYC 9684X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9554P
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9684X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9554P | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,052) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14,756) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa-X (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9554P | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+316%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,052) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($14,756) |
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 9554P and EPYC 9684X
EPYC 9554P
The EPYC 9554P 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.75 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): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 104,920 points. Launch price was $7,104.
EPYC 9684X
The EPYC 9684X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Genoa-X (2023) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.55 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1152 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 122,017 points. Launch price was $14,756.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9554P packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9684X offers 96 cores / 192 threads — the EPYC 9684X has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.75 GHz on the EPYC 9554P versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9684X — a 1.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9554P (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.55 GHz). The EPYC 9554P uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the EPYC 9684X uses Genoa-X (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9554P scores 104,920 against the EPYC 9684X's 122,017 — a 15.1% lead for the EPYC 9684X. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9554P vs 1152 MB (total) on the EPYC 9684X.
| Feature | EPYC 9554P | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 96 / 192+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.75 GHz+1% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+22% | 2.55 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 1152 MB (total)+350% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Genoa-X (2023) |
| PassMark | 104,920 | 122,017+16% |
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 9554P) and SP5 (EPYC 9684X).
| Feature | EPYC 9554P | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9554P targets Data Center / Single Socket, EPYC 9684X targets HPC / Cache Sensitive Workloads. Direct competitor: EPYC 9554P rivals Xeon 8468; EPYC 9684X rivals Xeon 6979P.
| Feature | EPYC 9554P | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Data Center / Single Socket | HPC / Cache Sensitive Workloads |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9554P launched at $7104 MSRP, while the EPYC 9684X debuted at $14756. At current prices ($3052 vs $14756), the EPYC 9554P is $11704 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9554P delivers 34.4 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9684X — making the EPYC 9554P the 122.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9554P | EPYC 9684X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7104-52% | $14756 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3052-79% | $14756 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.4+314% | 8.3 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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