EPYC 8124P vs Xeon E7-8857 v2

CPU

GPU

EPYC 8124P

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

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Xeon E7-8857 v2

12 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 8124P

16 / 32

36,079

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

Ryzen 7 5800XT

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon E7-8857 v2

12 / 12

36,304

+0.6%

About PassMark

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 8124P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% higher average FPS across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Costs $3,199 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $3,838 MSRP).
✅Delivers 496.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 9.5 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $3,838 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 130W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,304).

Xeon E7-8857 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8124P across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.5 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($3,838 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA2011, while EPYC 8124P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Xeon E7-8857 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.1% higher average FPS across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Costs $3,199 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $3,838 MSRP).
✅Delivers 496.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 9.5 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $3,838 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 130W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,304).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8124P across 24 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.5 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($3,838 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on LGA2011, while EPYC 8124P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 8124P better than Xeon E7-8857 v2?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 8124P is ahead with a 5.1% average FPS lead across 24 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E7-8857 v2 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. EPYC 8124P also has the bigger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E7-8857 v2 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 12 threads.

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

EPYC 8124P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 8124P is $3,199 cheaper on MSRP at $639 MSRP versus $3,838 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.1% average FPS lead across 24 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E7-8857 v2 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. It is also 496.9% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 9.5 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play 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 newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2014), a healthier platform with SP6 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011, 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB), and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 8124P Benchmark Check

Xeon E7-8857 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon E7-8857 v2
1080p
low	153 FPS	178 FPS
medium	125 FPS	142 FPS
high	105 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	145 FPS
medium	111 FPS	113 FPS
high	87 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	67 FPS
medium	57 FPS	56 FPS
high	44 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon E7-8857 v2
1080p
low	387 FPS	328 FPS
medium	344 FPS	288 FPS
high	281 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	327 FPS	287 FPS
medium	296 FPS	258 FPS
high	250 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	174 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	188 FPS
medium	186 FPS	169 FPS
high	157 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	114 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon E7-8857 v2
1080p
low	856 FPS	908 FPS
medium	767 FPS	786 FPS
high	743 FPS	744 FPS
ultra	667 FPS	660 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	742 FPS
medium	573 FPS	622 FPS
high	546 FPS	589 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	520 FPS
4K
low	432 FPS	467 FPS
medium	341 FPS	365 FPS
high	305 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	260 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon E7-8857 v2
1080p
low	902 FPS	908 FPS
medium	902 FPS	901 FPS
high	769 FPS	767 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	823 FPS	839 FPS
medium	707 FPS	718 FPS
high	596 FPS	607 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	507 FPS
4K
low	596 FPS	581 FPS
medium	521 FPS	508 FPS
high	449 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	376 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 8124P and Xeon E7-8857 v2

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.

Xeon E7-8857 v2

The Xeon E7-8857 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 36,304 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 8124P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 8124P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8857 v2 (base: 2.45 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 8124P is built on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the Xeon E7-8857 v2's 36,304 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E7-8857 v2. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P vs 30 MB on the Xeon E7-8857 v2.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon E7-8857 v2
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+33%	12 / 12
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.45 GHz	3 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+113%	30 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	5 nm-77%	22 nm
Architecture	Siena (2023−2024)	—
PassMark	36,079	36,304

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8124P versus 1600 on the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — the EPYC 8124P supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 8124P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 1536 — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8124P) vs 4 (Xeon E7-8857 v2). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 40 (Xeon E7-8857 v2) — the EPYC 8124P offers 56 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and C602J (Xeon E7-8857 v2).

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon E7-8857 v2
Socket	SP6	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	4800+200%	1600
Max RAM Capacity	2048+33%	1536
RAM Channels	6+50%	4
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	96+140%	40

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 8124P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 8124P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7-8857 v2). Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Xeon E7-8857 v2 rivals Xeon E7-4850 v2.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon E7-8857 v2
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 8124P launched at $639 MSRP, while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 debuted at $3838. On MSRP ($639 vs $3838), the EPYC 8124P is $3199 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8124P delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 9.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E7-8857 v2 — making the EPYC 8124P the 142.6% better value option.