PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7303P

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $45 less on MSRP ($594 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.4 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 96) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8124P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 8124P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 125W instead of 130W, a 5W reduction.
✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,487).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 56.5 vs 61.4 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).

EPYC 7303P

2023

EPYC 8124P

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $45 less on MSRP ($594 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.4 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($594 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 96) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 125W instead of 130W, a 5W reduction.
✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of SP3 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8124P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on SP3 with DDR4, while EPYC 8124P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,487).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 56.5 vs 61.4 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $594 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 8124P better than EPYC 7303P?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 8124P is ahead with a 21.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7303P pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7303P is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 8124P is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 7303P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 8124P is 7.6% more expensive on MSRP at $639 MSRP versus $594 MSRP, and it gives you a 21.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7303P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. EPYC 7303P is also 8.8% better value on MSRP (61.4 vs 56.5 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 8124P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with SP6 and DDR5 instead of SP3. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

EPYC 7303P Benchmark Check

EPYC 8124P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7303P	EPYC 8124P
1080p
low	159 FPS	153 FPS
medium	130 FPS	125 FPS
high	109 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	139 FPS
medium	113 FPS	111 FPS
high	89 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	57 FPS	57 FPS
high	45 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7303P	EPYC 8124P
1080p
low	390 FPS	387 FPS
medium	346 FPS	344 FPS
high	283 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	327 FPS
medium	297 FPS	296 FPS
high	251 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	203 FPS	202 FPS
medium	186 FPS	186 FPS
high	158 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	127 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7303P	EPYC 8124P
1080p
low	644 FPS	856 FPS
medium	526 FPS	767 FPS
high	469 FPS	743 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	667 FPS
1440p
low	499 FPS	660 FPS
medium	406 FPS	573 FPS
high	356 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	487 FPS
4K
low	368 FPS	432 FPS
medium	286 FPS	341 FPS
high	244 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	250 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7303P	EPYC 8124P
1080p
low	885 FPS	902 FPS
medium	806 FPS	902 FPS
high	696 FPS	769 FPS
ultra	610 FPS	647 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	823 FPS
medium	608 FPS	707 FPS
high	521 FPS	596 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	596 FPS
medium	445 FPS	521 FPS
high	390 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	372 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7303P and EPYC 8124P

EPYC 7303P

The EPYC 7303P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 36,487 points. Launch price was $594.

EPYC 8124P

The EPYC 8124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,079 points. Launch price was $639.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 7303P and EPYC 8124P share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7303P versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P — a 12.5% clock advantage for the EPYC 7303P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.45 GHz). The EPYC 7303P uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 8124P uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7303P scores 36,487 against the EPYC 8124P's 36,079 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7303P. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 7303P	EPYC 8124P
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+13%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.45 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	64 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark	36,487+1%	36,079

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7303P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 8124P uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7303P versus 4800 on the EPYC 8124P — the EPYC 8124P supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7303P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7303P) vs 6 (EPYC 8124P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7303P) vs 96 (EPYC 8124P) — the EPYC 7303P offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7303P) and SP6 (EPYC 8124P).

Feature	EPYC 7303P	EPYC 8124P
Socket	SP3	SP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	4800+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4096+100%	2048
RAM Channels	8+33%	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+33%	96

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support AMD-V, IOMMU virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7303P rivals Xeon Gold 6330; EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y.

Feature	EPYC 7303P	EPYC 8124P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	AMD-V, IOMMU

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7303P launched at $594 MSRP, while the EPYC 8124P debuted at $639. On MSRP ($594 vs $639), the EPYC 7303P is $45 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7303P delivers 61.4 pts/$ vs 56.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 8124P — making the EPYC 7303P the 8.4% better value option.