EPYC 8124P vs Xeon w5-3425

CPU

GPU

EPYC 8124P

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

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Xeon w5-3425

12 Cores24 Thrd270 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 8124P

16 / 32

36,079

0.0%

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Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon w5-3425

12 / 24

36,178

+0.3%

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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

✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $1,189 MSRP).
✅Delivers 85.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 30.4 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $1,189 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 270W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w5-3425 across 25 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,178).

Xeon w5-3425

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.3% higher average FPS across 25 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 96) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.4 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($1,189 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
❌116% higher power demand at 270W vs 125W.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Xeon w5-3425

2023

Why buy it

✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $1,189 MSRP).
✅Delivers 85.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 30.4 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $1,189 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 270W, a 145W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.3% higher average FPS across 25 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (112 vs 96) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w5-3425 across 25 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,178).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.4 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($1,189 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
❌116% higher power demand at 270W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w5-3425 better than EPYC 8124P?

Yes. Xeon w5-3425 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.3% average FPS lead across 25 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon w5-3425 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.3% more average FPS across 25 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w5-3425 is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

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

Xeon w5-3425 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 8124P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon w5-3425 is 86.1% more expensive on MSRP at $1,189 MSRP versus $639 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.3% average FPS lead across 25 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 8124P is also 85.6% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 30.4 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon w5-3425 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 w5-3425 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon w5-3425
1080p
low	153 FPS	172 FPS
medium	125 FPS	155 FPS
high	105 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	143 FPS
medium	111 FPS	123 FPS
high	87 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	77 FPS
medium	57 FPS	71 FPS
high	44 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon w5-3425
1080p
low	387 FPS	579 FPS
medium	344 FPS	497 FPS
high	281 FPS	417 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	327 FPS	490 FPS
medium	296 FPS	433 FPS
high	250 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	303 FPS
medium	186 FPS	269 FPS
high	157 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	219 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon w5-3425
1080p
low	856 FPS	898 FPS
medium	767 FPS	812 FPS
high	743 FPS	775 FPS
ultra	667 FPS	691 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	781 FPS
medium	573 FPS	703 FPS
high	546 FPS	667 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	595 FPS
4K
low	432 FPS	523 FPS
medium	341 FPS	440 FPS
high	305 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	332 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon w5-3425
1080p
low	902 FPS	904 FPS
medium	902 FPS	904 FPS
high	769 FPS	884 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	765 FPS
1440p
low	823 FPS	904 FPS
medium	707 FPS	847 FPS
high	596 FPS	727 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	619 FPS
4K
low	596 FPS	683 FPS
medium	521 FPS	604 FPS
high	449 FPS	534 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 8124P and Xeon w5-3425

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 w5-3425

The Xeon w5-3425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 36,178 points. Launch price was $1,189.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 8124P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w5-3425 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 8124P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-3425 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Xeon w5-3425 (base: 2.45 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC 8124P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon w5-3425 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the Xeon w5-3425's 36,178 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon w5-3425. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P vs 30 MB on the Xeon w5-3425.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon w5-3425
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.6 GHz+53%
Base Clock	2.45 GHz	3.2 GHz+31%
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	36,178

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w5-3425 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8124P versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w5-3425 — the EPYC 8124P supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-3425 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8124P) vs 8 (Xeon w5-3425). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 112 (Xeon w5-3425) — the Xeon w5-3425 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and W790 (Xeon w5-3425).

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon w5-3425
Socket	SP6	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	2048	4096 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels	6	8+33%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	96	112+17%

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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 w5-3425). Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon w5-3425
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	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 w5-3425 debuted at $1189. On MSRP ($639 vs $1189), the EPYC 8124P is $550 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8124P delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 30.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w5-3425 — making the EPYC 8124P the 59.9% better value option.