AMD
EPYC 9354
Zen 4 · 32C/64T · SP5
85
/ 100
From $3,420
VS
EPYC 9654 wins by 11
AMD
EPYC 9654
Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
96
/ 100
From $11,805
Specdex verdict
EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EPYC 9354 lands at 85 and EPYC 9654 at 96. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 11 points — a decisive 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 9654 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
EPYC 9354 85
vs 96 EPYC 9654
Score breakdown
EPYC 9354
85 single 77
multi 85
gaming 65
efficiency 78
EPYC 9654
96 single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EPYC 9354 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 4 |
| Cores | 32 | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 64 | ▲ 192 |
| 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 9654
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 9654
Which is better, EPYC 9354 or EPYC 9654? +
EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. 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 9654 worth the price? +
At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does EPYC 9354 or EPYC 9654 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.