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AMD EPYC 9754

Processor Released

CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
Maximum boost clock
3.1 GHz
Thermal design power
360 W

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 5.1.1 / Linux / CPU
AMD EPYC 9754 2,436.12 samples/min 4 complete runs · Middle 50%: 2,429.96 - 2,493.20 · 128 core / 256 thread · Latest: 2026-06-02

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 5.1.1 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

568.18 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 5.1.1 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

2,436.12 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
2429.9595107552
75th percentile
2493.1985466981
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 5.1.1 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

840.68 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 5.1.1 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

1,028.67 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

591.70 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

2,626.83 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
2590.9691432802
75th percentile
2659.1133789258
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

828.26 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 4.5.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

1,208.81 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 4.1.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

744.81 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 4.1.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

3,082.99 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
2758.7198695612
75th percentile
3403.3979876968
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 4.1.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

888.05 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 4.1.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

1,429.92 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 3.6.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

692.77 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 3.6.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

3,080.98 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
3075.0025531985
75th percentile
3084.890678524
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 3.6.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

893.52 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 3.6.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

1,492.00 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 3.3.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

709.24 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 3.3.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

3,164.82 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
3162.863080172
75th percentile
3183.0138374653
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 3.3.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

881.16 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 3.3.0 · samples/min

AMD EPYC 9754

1,581.87 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
128
CPU threads
256
Base clock
2.25 GHz
Maximum boost clock
3.1 GHz
L3 cache
256 MB
L2 cache
128 MB
Socket / package
SP5

Cache hierarchy

  • L1 / total
    Level
    L1
    Scope
    total
    Size
    8 MB
  • L2 / total
    Level
    L2
    Scope
    total
    Size
    128 MB
  • L3 / total
    Level
    L3
    Scope
    total
    Size
    256 MB

Compatible sockets

  • SP5

Memory & storage

Memory channels
12

Supported memory

  • DDR5-4800
    Technology
    DDR5
    Transfer rate
    4,800 MT/s

CPU memory support

  • DDR5
    Variant / details
    Up to 4800 MT/s
    Technology
    DDR5
    Transfer rate
    4,800 MT/s
  • Per-socket memory bandwidth
    Variant / details
    460.8 GB/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power
360 W

CPU power specifications

  • Configurable TDP 320–400 W
    Maximum rating
    400 W
    Minimum rating
    320 W
    Power specification
    Configurable TDP
    Variant / details
    320-400W

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 11 fields
Maximum turbo frequency
3.1* GHz
Scope and conditions
native_context
Clock scope
Maximum turbo declaration; not measured or sustained all-core frequency*
Codename
Bergamo*
Processor model
EPYC 9754*
Full processor designation
AMD EPYC 9754 128-Core Processor*
Processor family
AMD EPYC*
Launch year
precision
year*
text
2023*
Declared memory capacity
6* TB
Scope and conditions
native_context
Capacity unit base
Not independently established*
CPU cores
128*
L3 cache
256* MB
Scope and conditions
native_context
Capacity unit base
Not independently established*
Thermal design power declaration
360* W
CPU threads
256*
Specifications 2 · 22 fields
# of CPU Cores
128*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
# of Threads
256*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
1kU Pricing
11,900 USD*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
All Core Boost Speed
3.1GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
AMD Configurable TDP (cTDP)
320-400W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Base Clock
2.25GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
CPU Socket
SP5*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Default TDP
360W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Family
AMD EPYC™*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
L3 Cache
256MB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Line
AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Max. Boost Clock ¹ ²
Up to 3.1GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Memory Channels
12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Model
AMD EPYC™ 9754*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
PCI Express® Version
PCIe 5.0 x128*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Per Socket Mem BW
460.80 GB/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Platform
Server*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Socket Count
1P/2P*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Supported Technologies
AMD Infinity Guard, AMD Infinity Architecture*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
System Memory Specification
Up to 4800MHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
System Memory Type
DDR5*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*
Workload Affinity
App dev/test, Collaborative, Consumer-Oriented Digital Services, Content mgmt, General Purpose, HPC, Media streaming, VDI, VM Density, Web Serving*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
amd-cpus.csv*
row
301*

* Provisional data