EPYC 9354 vs EPYC 7451

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7451
2017
24 cores / 48 threads, 180 Watt
16.28
EPYC 9354
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
42.71
+162%

EPYC 9354 outperforms EPYC 7451 by a whopping 162% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7451 and EPYC 9354 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking40555
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.729.64
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency8.5514.43
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date20 June 2017 (7 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,400$3,420

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9354 has 460% better value for money than EPYC 7451.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7451 and EPYC 9354 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads4864
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.25 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz3.25 GHz
Multiplier2332.5
L1 cache2.25 MB2 MB
L2 cache12 MB32 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size213 mm28x 72 mm2
Number of transistors19200 Million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7451 and EPYC 9354 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)2
SocketTR4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7451 and EPYC 9354. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7451 and EPYC 9354 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7451 and EPYC 9354. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size2 TiB6 TiB
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7451 and EPYC 9354.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes128128

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

EPYC 7451 16.28
EPYC 9354 42.71
+162%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

EPYC 7451 25863
EPYC 9354 67842
+162%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.28 42.71
Recency 20 June 2017 10 November 2022
Physical cores 24 32
Threads 48 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 280 Watt

EPYC 7451 has 55.6% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9354, on the other hand, has a 162.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9354 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7451 in performance tests.


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