EPYC 8124P vs Xeon Gold 5416S

CPU

GPU

EPYC 8124P

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

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Xeon Gold 5416S

16 Cores32 Thrd150 WWMax: 4 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 8124P

16 / 32

36,079

+1.6%

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 Gold 5416S

16 / 32

35,515

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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

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Costs $806 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $1,445 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $1,445 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 150W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 5416S across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon Gold 5416S

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,515 vs 36,079).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.6 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($1,445 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 150W vs 125W.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Xeon Gold 5416S

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Costs $806 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $1,445 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $1,445 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 150W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 5416S across 34 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,515 vs 36,079).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.6 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($1,445 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 150W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 8124P better than Xeon Gold 5416S?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 5416S is ahead with a 4.1% average FPS lead across 34 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 8124P pulls ahead with 1.6% 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, EPYC 8124P is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).

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

EPYC 8124P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 8124P is $806 cheaper on MSRP at $639 MSRP versus $1,445 MSRP, and it gives you 1.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 5416S is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.1% average FPS lead across 34 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 129.7% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 24.6 PassMark/$), 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 113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 16/32. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 Gold 5416S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 5416S
1080p
low	153 FPS	186 FPS
medium	125 FPS	153 FPS
high	105 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	146 FPS
medium	111 FPS	115 FPS
high	87 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	68 FPS
medium	57 FPS	57 FPS
high	44 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 5416S
1080p
low	387 FPS	244 FPS
medium	344 FPS	214 FPS
high	281 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	327 FPS	206 FPS
medium	296 FPS	187 FPS
high	250 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	133 FPS
medium	186 FPS	122 FPS
high	157 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	93 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 5416S
1080p
low	856 FPS	888 FPS
medium	767 FPS	888 FPS
high	743 FPS	888 FPS
ultra	667 FPS	835 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	855 FPS
medium	573 FPS	755 FPS
high	546 FPS	702 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	628 FPS
4K
low	432 FPS	546 FPS
medium	341 FPS	447 FPS
high	305 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 5416S
1080p
low	902 FPS	888 FPS
medium	902 FPS	805 FPS
high	769 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	823 FPS	711 FPS
medium	707 FPS	621 FPS
high	596 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	596 FPS	494 FPS
medium	521 FPS	441 FPS
high	449 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	338 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 8124P and Xeon Gold 5416S

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 Gold 5416S

The Xeon Gold 5416S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 35,515 points. Launch price was $944.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 8124P and Xeon Gold 5416S share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5416S — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5416S (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 8124P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5416S uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the Xeon Gold 5416S's 35,515 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 8124P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P vs 30 MB on the Xeon Gold 5416S.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 5416S
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2.45 GHz+23%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+113%	30 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Siena (2023−2024)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	36,079+2%	35,515

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5416S uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8124P versus 4400 on the Xeon Gold 5416S — the EPYC 8124P supports 8.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5416S supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8124P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 5416S). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 5416S) — the EPYC 8124P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and LGA4677 (Xeon Gold 5416S).

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 5416S
Socket	SP6	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+9%	4400
Max RAM Capacity	2048	4096+100%
RAM Channels	6	8+33%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	96+20%	80

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 8124P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5416S). Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Xeon Gold 5416S rivals EPYC 8124P.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 5416S
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 8124P launched at $639 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5416S debuted at $1445. On MSRP ($639 vs $1445), the EPYC 8124P is $806 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8124P delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5416S — making the EPYC 8124P the 78.7% better value option.