Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD EPYC 9754 (AMD, 2023) and AMD EPYC 9654 (AMD, 2023) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: EPYC 9754 is about 12.9% faster
Both use the same SP5 socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | EPYC 9754 | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 175,000 | 155,000 |
| Generation | EPYC | EPYC |
| Socket | SP5 | SP5 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Type | Server | Server |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon RX 6650 XT | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | EPYC 9754 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Either works (same SP5 socket) |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | EPYC 9654 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
EPYC 9754 is about 12.9% higher by score (EPYC 9754: 175000 points / EPYC 9654: 155000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
Both are EPYC-generation CPUs.Both use the same SP5 socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon RX 6650 XT pairs well with EPYC 9754 and Radeon RX 6700 XT pairs well with EPYC 9654. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
