EPYC 9354 vs EPYC 9654
The EPYC 9354 and the EPYC 9654 are both server processors we supply tested from Hong Kong, and the figures below are the same ones published on each product page. They share 3 listed specification rows and separate on cores / threads, tdp, cache, so the decision is less about "which is better" and more about which of those differences your platform or workload can actually use.
Nothing on this page is a price: component pricing moved too fast in 2026 for a printed figure to stay honest, so both are quoted on request against confirmed stock with the date the quote holds until. If you are replacing a part, send the platform and we will confirm the population before you commit.
Side by side
EPYC 9354 vs EPYC 9654 specifications
| Specification | EPYC 9354 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 cores / 64 threads | 96 cores / 192 threads |
| Socket | SP5 (LGA 6096), 2P-capable | SP5 (LGA 6096) |
| TDP | 280W (configurable 240–300W) | 360W (configurable) |
| Cache | 256MB L3 + 32MB L2 | 384MB L3 + 96MB L2 |
| Memory | 12-channel DDR5-4800 | 12-channel DDR5-4800 |
| PCIe | PCIe Gen5, 128 lanes | PCIe Gen5, 128 lanes |
| Processor | AMD EPYC 9354 (Genoa), OPN 100-000000798 | AMD EPYC 9654 (Genoa) |
| Clock | 3.25GHz base / 3.8GHz max boost | 2.4GHz base / 3.7GHz max boost |
Rows that differ are highlighted. Figures are the same ones published on each product page; where a figure is community-sourced rather than vendor-published it is stated on that page. Confirm every part against your build sheet when ordering.
Where they differ
- ·EPYC 9654 has the higher core count (96 vs 32); EPYC 9354 trades that for something else.
- ·EPYC 9354 is the better figure for power draw (280W (configurable 240–300W) vs 360W (configurable)).
- ·EPYC 9654 has the higher cache (384 vs 256); EPYC 9354 trades that for something else.
- ·EPYC 9354 lists the higher base clock (3.25GHz base / 3.8GHz max boost vs 2.4GHz base / 3.7GHz max boost).
What they share
Socket: SP5 (LGA 6096), 2P-capable; Memory: 12-channel DDR5-4800; PCIe: PCIe Gen5, 128 lanes.
Decision
Which one to buy
For processors the useful split is throughput versus frequency. More cores per socket wins on virtualisation density, parallel batch work and multi-tenant hosting, where the scheduler can keep every core busy; higher base and boost clocks win where the workload is latency-sensitive or licensed per core, and the extra cores would sit idle. Check the socket and the platform's memory generation before anything else: a CPU is only useful in a board that takes it, and the two models above are interchangeable only when the socket matches. TDP also sets the cooling and power budget per node.
Choose the EPYC 9354 if
- ·You need lower power draw — the EPYC 9354 lists 280W (configurable 240–300W) against 360W (configurable) on the EPYC 9654.
- ·You need more base clock — the EPYC 9354 lists 3.25GHz base / 3.8GHz max boost against 2.4GHz base / 3.7GHz max boost on the EPYC 9654.
Choose the EPYC 9654 if
- ·You need more core count — the EPYC 9654 lists 96 cores / 192 threads against 32 cores / 64 threads on the EPYC 9354.
- ·You need more cache — the EPYC 9654 lists 384MB L3 + 96MB L2 against 256MB L3 + 32MB L2 on the EPYC 9354.
Photos
What the two look like
EPYC 9354
Photo from the EPYC 9354 page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.
EPYC 9654
Photo from the EPYC 9654 page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.
Frequently asked questions
How much do the EPYC 9354 and the EPYC 9654 cost?
We do not publish prices for either: DRAM and CPU pricing moved too fast in 2026 for a printed figure to stay honest. Send the quantity, the platform and the condition you want and we quote both against confirmed stock, with the date the figure holds until.
What is the main difference between the EPYC 9354 and the EPYC 9654?
Cores / Threads (EPYC 9354: 32 cores / 64 threads; EPYC 9654: 96 cores / 192 threads); TDP (EPYC 9354: 280W (configurable 240–300W); EPYC 9654: 360W (configurable)); Cache (EPYC 9354: 256MB L3 + 32MB L2; EPYC 9654: 384MB L3 + 96MB L2).
Can I use the EPYC 9354 and the EPYC 9654 in the same system?
Both are SP5 (LGA 6096) parts, so one server can take either model — but you would not mix two different CPU models in a single two-socket machine; order one model per server.
Which one should I buy?
Buy the one whose strong points match the job: see the "Choose" section above. If you are replacing an existing part, send the platform or the old part number and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
What condition are they in, and do you ship worldwide?
Both are supplied tested with a 1-year written warranty. Condition is stated line by line before you order — new, decommissioned pull or OEM tray — and we ship worldwide from the Hong Kong warehouse with full export documentation, typically 3–7 days by air.
Get a quote for either — or both
Tell us the quantity, the platform and the condition you need. We confirm stock and put a firm figure in writing with the date it holds until.
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