AMD EPYC 9254 processor review

EPYC 9254 processor released by AMD; release date: 10 Nov 2022. At the time of release, the processor cost $2299.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 24, threads - 48. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.15 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 5 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64K (per core), L2 - 1MB (per core), L3 - 128MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5-4800 MHz, Twelve-channel.

Supported socket types: SP5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 200 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

3199

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

67847

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3199
PassMark - CPU mark	67847

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	10 Nov 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$2299
Place in performance rating	106
Performance
Base frequency	2.9 GHz
Die size	4x 72 mm²
L1 cache	64K (per core)
L2 cache	1MB (per core)
L3 cache	128MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm
Maximum frequency	4.15 GHz
Number of cores	24
Number of threads	48
Transistor count	26,280 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5-4800 MHz, Twelve-channel
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	200-240 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Sockets supported	SP5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	200 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)