Ryzen 7 8700F vs EPYC 8124P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 8124P
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
23.94
+17.6%

EPYC 8124P outperforms Ryzen 7 8700F by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 8124P and Ryzen 7 8700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking221285
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation28.0953.28
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency17.4628.55
Architecture codenameSiena (2023−2024)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date18 September 2023 (1 year ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$639$270

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 8700F has 90% better value for money than EPYC 8124P.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 8124P and Ryzen 7 8700F 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed2.45 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size2x 73 mm2178 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °Cno data
Number of transistors17,750 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 8124P and Ryzen 7 8700F 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
SocketSP6AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 8124P and Ryzen 7 8700F. 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 8124P and Ryzen 7 8700F are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 8124P and Ryzen 7 8700F. 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 8124P and Ryzen 7 8700F.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes9620

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 8124P 23.94
+17.6%
Ryzen 7 8700F 20.35

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 8124P 36630
+17.6%
Ryzen 7 8700F 31136

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.94 20.35
Recency 18 September 2023 1 April 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

EPYC 8124P has a 17.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 7 8700F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 8124P is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 8700F in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 8124P is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 8700F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 8124P and Ryzen 7 8700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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