EPYC 8124P vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+72%
EPYC 8124P
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
22.88

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms EPYC 8124P by an impressive 72% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X3D and EPYC 8124P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking68228
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.7829.17
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency31.0317.32
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Siena (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)18 September 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699$639

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 95% better value for money than EPYC 8124P.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D and EPYC 8124P 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.45 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate64K (per core)no data
L1 cache1024 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm5 nm
Die size71+71+122 mm2x 73 mm2
Maximum core temperature89 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °C75 °C
Number of transistors13,140 million17,750 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X3D and EPYC 8124P 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
SocketAM5SP6
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and EPYC 8124P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and EPYC 8124P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and EPYC 8124P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X3D and EPYC 8124P.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2496

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.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 39.35
+72%
EPYC 8124P 22.88

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.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62509
+72%
EPYC 8124P 36338

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.35 22.88
Recency 4 January 2023 18 September 2023
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has a 72% higher aggregate performance score, and 4.2% lower power consumption.

EPYC 8124P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 8124P in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a desktop processor while EPYC 8124P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7950X3D and EPYC 8124P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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