EPYC 9745 vs EPYC 9654
EPYC 9745
EPYC 9654
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9745
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9654
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9745 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,588) | ✅ More affordable ($5,345) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9745 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+81%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,588) | ✅ More affordable ($5,345) |
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 9745 and EPYC 9654
EPYC 9745
The EPYC 9745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 130,698 points. Launch price was $12,141.
EPYC 9654
The EPYC 9654 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 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 384 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: 119,246 points. Launch price was $11,805.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9745 packs 128 cores / 256 threads, while the EPYC 9654 offers 96 cores / 192 threads — the EPYC 9745 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9745 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9654 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 9745 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the EPYC 9654 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9745 scores 130,698 against the EPYC 9654's 119,246 — a 9.2% lead for the EPYC 9745. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9745 vs 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9654.
| Feature | EPYC 9745 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 128 / 256+33% | 96 / 192 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 384 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-40% | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 130,698+10% | 119,246 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the SP5 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-6000 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 9745) and SP5 (EPYC 9654).
| Feature | EPYC 9745 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | 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 9745 targets Data Center / High Density, EPYC 9654 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9745 rivals Xeon 6980P; EPYC 9654 rivals Xeon 8592+.
| Feature | EPYC 9745 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Data Center / High Density | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9745 launched at $12141 MSRP, while the EPYC 9654 debuted at $11805. At current prices ($10588 vs $5345), the EPYC 9654 is $5243 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9745 delivers 12.3 pts/$ vs 22.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9654 — making the EPYC 9654 the 57.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9745 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $12141 | $11805-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10588 | $5345-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.3 | 22.3+81% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2022 |
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