Ultra 7 265KF vs EPYC 9124

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9124
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
27.79
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.07
+33.4%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms EPYC 9124 by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17289
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation22.5497.72
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency13.1528.07
Architecture codenameGenoa (2022−2023)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date10 November 2022 (2 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,083$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265KF has 334% better value for money than EPYC 9124.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads3220
Base clock speed3 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.5 GHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache1 MB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm3 nm
Die size4x 72 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors26,280 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 configuration21
SocketSP51851
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5
Maximum memory size6 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth460.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 9124 27.79
Ultra 7 265KF 37.07
+33.4%

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 9124 44137
Ultra 7 265KF 58883
+33.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.79 37.07
Recency 10 November 2022 24 October 2024
Physical cores 16 20
Threads 32 20
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 125 Watt

EPYC 9124 has 60% more threads.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 33.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 25% more physical cores, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 60% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 9124 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9124 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 265KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 9124 and Core Ultra 7 265KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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