EPYC 9845 vs EPYC 9965
EPYC 9845
EPYC 9965
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9845
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9965
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9845 | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($8,670) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9845 | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($8,670) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,000) |
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 9845 and EPYC 9965
EPYC 9845
The EPYC 9845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 160 cores and 320 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 320 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 390 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 152,985 points. Launch price was $13,564.
EPYC 9965
The EPYC 9965 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 192 cores and 384 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 500 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 160,778 points. Launch price was $14,813.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9845 packs 160 cores / 320 threads, while the EPYC 9965 offers 192 cores / 384 threads — the EPYC 9965 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9845 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9965 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). Both are built on the Turin (2024) architecture using a 3 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 9845 scores 152,985 against the EPYC 9965's 160,778 — a 5% lead for the EPYC 9965. L3 cache: 320 MB (total) on the EPYC 9845 vs 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9965.
| Feature | EPYC 9845 | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 160 / 320 | 192 / 384+20% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.25 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 320 MB (total) | 384 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Architecture | Turin (2024) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 152,985 | 160,778+5% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,520 |
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 9845) and SP5 (EPYC 9965).
| Feature | EPYC 9845 | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6000 | DDR5-6000 |
| 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 9845 targets Data Center / AI Training, EPYC 9965 targets Data Center / High Density. Direct competitor: EPYC 9845 rivals Xeon 6972P; EPYC 9965 rivals Xeon 6980P.
| Feature | EPYC 9845 | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Data Center / AI Training | Data Center / High Density |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9845 launched at $13564 MSRP, while the EPYC 9965 debuted at $14813. At current prices ($8670 vs $10000), the EPYC 9845 is $1330 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9845 delivers 17.6 pts/$ vs 16.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 9965 — making the EPYC 9845 the 9.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9845 | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $13564-8% | $14813 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8670-13% | $10000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.6+9% | 16.1 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2024 |
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