AMD EPYC 9454 processor review

EPYC 9454 processor released by AMD; release date: 10 Nov 2022. At the time of release, the processor cost $5225.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 48, threads - 96. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.8 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 5 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64K (per core), L2 - 1MB (per core), L3 - 256MB (shared).

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

Supported socket types: SP5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 290 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

3030

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

134517

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3030
PassMark - CPU mark	134517

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	10 Nov 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$5225
Place in performance rating	12
Performance
Base frequency	2.75 GHz
Die size	8x 72 mm²
L1 cache	64K (per core)
L2 cache	1MB (per core)
L3 cache	256MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz
Number of cores	48
Number of threads	96
Transistor count	52,560 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5-4800 MHz, Twelve-channel
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	240-300 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Sockets supported	SP5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	290 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)