AMD EPYC 9224 vs AMD Phenom II X2 545

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AMD EPYC 9224 or AMD EPYC 9224 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 9224 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9224, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 545 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 545, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 9224 Name AMD Phenom II X2 545
AMD EPYC Family AMD Phenom II
4 Generation 2
AMD EPYC 9004 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 9224 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9224 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X2 545 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 545 is 3.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
48 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
24 CPU Cores 2
24x Zen 4 Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 9224 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X2 545 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
12 Memory channels 2
6.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
461.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
240 W TDP up None
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200 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 9224 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X2 545 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q2/2009
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24.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
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Genoa (Zen 4) Architecture Callisto (K10)
5 nm Technology 45 nm
SP5 Socket AM3
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1825 $ Release price 65 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB