Ryzen Threadripper 9960X vs EPYC Embedded 8224P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC Embedded 8224P
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 160 Watt
27.89
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
2025
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.86
+89.5%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X outperforms EPYC Embedded 8224P by an impressive 90% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking19236
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.346.36
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameSiena (2023−2024)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date18 September 2023 (1 year ago)July 2025 (recently)

Detailed specifications

EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads4848
Base clock speed2.55 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size2x 73 mm24x 70.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °Cno data
Number of transistors17,750 million33,260 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 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
SocketSP6sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC Embedded 8224P and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes9680

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.

EPYC Embedded 8224P 27.89
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 52.86
+89.5%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

EPYC Embedded 8224P 48873
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 92632
+89.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.89 52.86
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 350 Watt

EPYC Embedded 8224P has 118.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X, on the other hand, has a 89.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC Embedded 8224P is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a desktop one.

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