AMD EPYC 9634 processor review

EPYC 9634 processor released by AMD; release date: 10 Nov 2022. At the time of release, the processor cost $10304.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 84, threads - 168. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.7 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 5 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 384 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

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

4864

2821

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

142801

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2821
PassMark - CPU mark	142801

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	10 Nov 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$10304
Place in performance rating	11
Performance
Base frequency	2.25 GHz
Die size	12x 72 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	384 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz
Number of cores	84
Number of threads	168
Transistor count	78,840 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
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)