AMD EPYC 9124 vs AMD EPYC 9224

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AMD EPYC 9124 or AMD EPYC 9124 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 9124 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9124, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9224 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
To use the AMD EPYC 9224, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
AMD EPYC Family AMD EPYC
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 9124 Name AMD EPYC 9224
AMD EPYC 9004 Group AMD EPYC 9004
4 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 9124 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9124 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 9224 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9224 is 2.5 GHz
16x Zen 4 Cores 24x Zen 4
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
16 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
32 Threads 48
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 9124 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9224 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
6.0 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
461.0 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
12 Memory channels 12
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
240 W TDP up 240 W
200 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 200 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 9124 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9224 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2022
SP5 Socket SP5
16.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
64.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
100-000000802 Part Number 100-000000939
Genoa (Zen 4) Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
1083 $ Release price 1825 $
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
5 nm Technology 5 nm