EPYC 9124 vs EPYC 7262

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7262
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 155 Watt
13.08
EPYC 9124
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
27.79
+112%

EPYC 9124 outperforms EPYC 7262 by a whopping 112% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7262 and EPYC 9124 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking580172
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation10.0222.54
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD EPYC
Power efficiency7.9913.15
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date7 August 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$575$1,083

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9124 has 125% better value for money than EPYC 7262.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7262 and EPYC 9124 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier3230
L1 cache96 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size192 mm24x 72 mm2
Number of transistors3,800 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7262 and EPYC 9124 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)2
SocketSP3SP5
Power consumption (TDP)155 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7262 and EPYC 9124. 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 7262 and EPYC 9124 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7262 and EPYC 9124. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size4 TiB6 TiB
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7262 and EPYC 9124.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes128128

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

EPYC 7262 13.08
EPYC 9124 27.79
+112%

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.

EPYC 7262 20779
EPYC 9124 44137
+112%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.08 27.79
Recency 7 August 2019 10 November 2022
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 155 Watt 200 Watt

EPYC 7262 has 29% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9124, on the other hand, has a 112.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9124 is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7262 in performance tests.


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