AMD EPYC 9254

Server CPUAMD

Also called amd epyc 9254, epyc 9254, 9254, epyc-9254

AMDServer CPUZen 4

AMD EPYC server processor on Zen 4, with 24 cores and 48 threads and 128 MB L3 at 200 W TDP on a 5nm process and no integrated graphics.

What you need to know

Still a capable EPYC desktop chip.

AMD EPYC 9254 launched in November 10, 2022., It has 24 cores and 48 threads on Zen 4, dropping into the SP5 socket. It is no longer the newest SKU in every store, but the chip is still useful when the rest of the PC keeps up.

Still good?: Yes, for most work this class is sold for
Product age: 3 years old
Upgrade pressure: Low to moderate

Feex says

This SKU has no picture of its own. If the machine has no discrete GPU, a black screen after install is expected, not a dead CPU.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Very Good. Very Good for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
Product age 3 years old: Previous generation. Launched November 10, 2022. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Low to moderate. Upgrade pressure comes from platform features and specific CPU-bound work, not from the chip being unusable.

Where does it sit?

Zen 4 sits on AMD's recent Zen desktop and laptop timeline. Later chips keep the brand and change the core.

Zen 2

Zen 3

Zen 4

Zen 5

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Poor fit

Not the job. Use a desktop or workstation part if games are the point.

Productivity: Very Good

24 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Very Good

48 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.

General use: Excellent

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Average

Rated 200 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not based on CPU performance alone.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

AMD EPYC 9254 is built on Zen 4 using a 5nm process.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	AMD
Family	EPYC
Architecture	Zen 4
Codename	Genoa
Generation	EPYC 9004 Series
Manufacturing process	5nm
Segment	Server

Cores and threads

AMD EPYC 9254 has 24 cores and 48 threads.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	24
Threads	48

Clock speeds

Base clock is 2.9 GHz. Boost reaches 4.15 GHz.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency	2.9 GHz
Max boost	4.15 GHz

Cache

Cache on this sheet is 128 MB L3.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Cache
L3 cache	128 MB
Total cache	128 MB

Memory

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Memory
Supported types	DDR5
Channels	12
Max memory speed	4800 MT/s

Package and power

AMD EPYC 9254 uses the SP5 socket and a 200 W TDP.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Package and power
Socket	SP5
TDP	200 W
PCIe	Revision 5.0

Integrated graphics

AMD EPYC 9254 does not include integrated graphics.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	None

Market

AMD EPYC 9254 launched November 10, 2022.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Market
Launch date	November 10, 2022
Model	9254

Features

AMD EPYC 9254 records 35 instruction sets on this sheet.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Features
Instruction sets	AES-NIAVX-512AVX2AVXFMASHAx86-64-v464-bit (x86-64)BMI1BMI2CLMULF16CPCLMULQDQRDRANDRDSEEDSSE4.1SSE4.2x86-64-v3ABMADXCMPXCHG16BFXSRInvariant TSCLZCNTPOPCNTRDTSCPSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3x86-64-v2XSAVEXSAVEOPTMMXMOVBE
Security	AMD SEVAMD SMEExecute Disable (NX)
Virtualization	AMD SVMAMD-V (Hardware Virtualization)NPT / RVIIOMMU
OS capabilities	Docker / Hyper-V readyLinux KVM readyWindows 11 eligibleAndroid emulator readyWSL2 ready

Independent scores

These are PassMark CPU figures. They are not Feex measurements.

AMD EPYC 9254 specifications: Independent scores
Single-core score	2,998
Multi-core score	64,001
Overall score	13,852
Productivity score	45,798
Creator score	40,597
Engineering score	81,601
Gaming score	24,994
Performance per watt	320

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	SP5
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	DDR5
Graphics	Requires a discrete GPU. This SKU has no iGPU.

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.

Do not expect a display from the motherboard video ports. This SKU has no integrated graphics.

No display after install

This SKU has no integrated graphics. A machine with no discrete GPU will not show a picture. That is expected, not a dead CPU.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.
PassMark Software · CPU benchmark page for AMD EPYC 9254

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