AMD EPYC 9654 processor review

EPYC 9654 processor released by AMD; release date: 10 Nov 2022. At the time of release, the processor cost $11805. The processor is based on Zen 4 microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 96, threads - 192. Maximum operating temperature - 3.7 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 5 nm. Cache size: L1 - 6 MB, L2 - 96 MB, L3 - 384 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR5-4800.

Supported socket types: SP5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 2. Power consumption (TDP): 360 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4843

2792

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

185062

147784

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2792
PassMark - CPU mark	147784

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 4
Launch date	10 Nov 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$11805
OPN Tray	100-100000789
Place in performance rating	12
Performance
Base frequency	2.4 GHz
Die size	72 mm²
L1 cache	6 MB
L2 cache	96 MB
L3 cache	384 MB
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	3.7 GHz
Number of cores	96
Number of threads	192
Transistor count	78840 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	12
Supported memory types	DDR5-4800
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	320-400 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2
Package Size	FC-LGA6096
Sockets supported	SP5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	360 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	128
PCI Express revision	5.0