EPYC 9655P vs Ultra 5 238V

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.04
EPYC 9655P
2024
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
100.00
+612%

EPYC 9655P outperforms Core Ultra 5 238V by a whopping 612% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 238V and EPYC 9655P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5261
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.62
Market segmentLaptopServer
Power efficiency78.1623.66
Architecture codenameLunar Lake (2024)Turin (2024)
Release date24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$10,811

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 238V and EPYC 9655P basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)96
Threads8192
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate37 MHzno data
L1 cache192 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data12x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data99,780 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 238V and EPYC 9655P compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 2833SP5
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt400 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 238V and EPYC 9655P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 238V and EPYC 9655P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 238V and EPYC 9655P are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 238V and EPYC 9655P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc 130VN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 238V and EPYC 9655P.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes4128

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.04 100.00
Physical cores 8 96
Threads 8 192
Chip lithography 3 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 400 Watt

Ultra 5 238V has a 33.3% more advanced lithography process, and 2252.9% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9655P, on the other hand, has a 612.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 1100% more physical cores and 2300% more threads.

The EPYC 9655P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 238V in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook processor while EPYC 9655P is a server/workstation one.


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