AMD EPYC 9124 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

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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 Ryzen 7 5800X3D features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD EPYC Family AMD Ryzen 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 4
AMD EPYC 9124 Name AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
AMD EPYC 9004 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
 
 

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 Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
16x Zen 4 Cores 8x
32 Threads 16
16 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 9124 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
12 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
461.0 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
200 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
240 W TDP up None
 
 

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 Ryzen 7 5800X3D is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 96.0 MB cache.
64.0 MB L3-Cache 96.0 MB
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1083 $ Release price 449 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2020
16.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
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Genoa (Zen 4) Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
5 nm Technology 7 nm
SP5 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet