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AMD EPYC 9654

Explore AMD EPYC 9654 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
9.0/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

AMD EPYC 9654 is a Server processor with 96 cores and 192 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 118543 and a single-thread rating of 2876. Its stated TDP is 360 W.

CPU Mark118,543
46 samples
Single Thread2,876
Overall rank#24
of 6,054
Reference price$4,895.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
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AMD EPYC 9654 is a Server processor with 96 cores and 192 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 118543 and a single-thread rating of 2876. Its stated TDP is 360 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD EPYC 9654 is a Server released in 2022. Recorded specifications include 96 cores and 192 threads, up to 3.70 GHz turbo, a 360 W reference TDP, a 118,543 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 118,543 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,876 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket SP5. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 360 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD EPYC 9654 specifications?

The main recorded details are 96 cores and 192 threads, up to 3.70 GHz turbo, a 360 W reference TDP, a 118,543 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD EPYC 9654 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD EPYC 9654?

Start with SP5 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD EPYC 9654 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 360 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD EPYC 9B14AMD119,505 points
02AMD EPYC 9654This CPU118,543 points
03Intel Xeon 6781PIntel117,946 points
04AMD EPYC 9654PAMD117,647 points
05AMD EPYC 9V74AMD117,606 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon 6781PIntel3,152 points
02AMD EPYC 9V74AMD2,888 points
03AMD EPYC 9B14AMD2,886 points
04AMD EPYC 9654This CPU2,876 points
05AMD EPYC 9654PAMD2,760 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon 6781PIntel337.0 Mark/W
02AMD EPYC 9654This CPU329.3 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 9654PAMD326.8 Mark/W
04AMD EPYC 9V74AMD294.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
2,834,231.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
184,344.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
181,389.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
1,231.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
451,332.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
871,273.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
15,532.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
354,268.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryServer
Release year2022
SocketSP5
Cores / threads96 / 192
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo3.70 GHz
TDP360 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I96 x 32 KB
L1D96 x 32 KB
L296 x 1024 KB
L3384 MB