AMD
EPYC 9354
Zen 4 · 32C/64T · SP5
85
/ 100
From $3,420
VS
EPYC 9454 wins by 3
AMD
EPYC 9454
Zen 4 · 48C/96T · SP5
88
/ 100
From $5,225
Specdex verdict
EPYC 9454 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EPYC 9354 lands at 85 and EPYC 9454 at 88. That puts EPYC 9454 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EPYC 9354 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick EPYC 9454 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
EPYC 9354 85
vs 88 EPYC 9454
Score breakdown
EPYC 9354
85 single 77
multi 85
gaming 65
efficiency 78
EPYC 9454
88 single 80
multi 88
gaming 68
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EPYC 9354 | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 4 |
| Cores | 32 | ▲ 48 |
| Threads | 64 | ▲ 96 |
| Socket | SP5 | SP5 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
EPYC 9354
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
EPYC 9454
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: EPYC 9354 vs EPYC 9454
Which is better, EPYC 9354 or EPYC 9454? +
EPYC 9454 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EPYC 9354 worth the price? +
At $3,420, EPYC 9354 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in multi.
Is EPYC 9454 worth the price? +
At $5,225, EPYC 9454 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in multi.
Does EPYC 9354 or EPYC 9454 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.