AMD EPYC 9254

AMD EPYC 9254

About processor

The AMD EPYC 9254 processor is a powerhouse for server applications, boasting a total of 24 cores and 48 threads. With a massive 128MB L3 cache, this processor offers exceptional performance for tasks that require a large amount of data processing and multi-threaded workloads. The TDP of 200W ensures that the processor can handle heavy workloads without overheating or throttling. In terms of performance, the EPYC 9254 shines in both single-core and multi-core tasks. In Geekbench 6 tests, it scored an impressive 2303 in single-core and 20741 in multi-core performance, showcasing its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads with ease. Overall, the AMD EPYC 9254 processor is a top-tier option for server applications that demand high computational power and multi-threaded performance. Its combination of high core and thread count, large L3 cache, and low TDP make it an ideal choice for data centers, cloud computing, virtualization, and other demanding server workloads. Whether you need to run virtual machines, process big data, or handle complex scientific simulations, the EPYC 9254 has the capability to handle it all with ease.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Server
Launch Date
November 2022
Code Name
Genoa

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
24
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
48
Basic Frequency
2.9GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 4.15GHz
L3 Cache
128MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
SP5
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
5 nm
TDP
200W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe 5.0 x128

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR5
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
12
Bus Speed
Up to 4800MT/s

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
2005
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
18021
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
1667
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
30296
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
3261
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
70630

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
2201 +9.8%
2097 +4.6%
2005
1914 -4.5%
1778 -11.3%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
32188 +78.6%
18335 +1.7%
18021
13911 -22.8%
12601 -30.1%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
1829 +9.7%
1741 +4.4%
1667
1607 -3.6%
1543 -7.4%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
86607 +185.9%
36476 +20.4%
30296
19393 -36%
16064 -47%
Passmark CPU Single Core
3404 +4.4%
3331 +2.1%
3261
3201 -1.8%
3131 -4%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
76455 +8.2%
70630
55901 -20.9%