AMD EPYC 9124

AMD EPYC 9124

About processor

The AMD EPYC 9124 processor is a powerful CPU designed for server use, with 16 total cores and 32 total threads, making it well-equipped to handle demanding workloads. With a substantial 64MB L3 cache, this processor is able to efficiently store and retrieve large amounts of data, further enhancing its performance capabilities. The EPYC 9124 has a TDP of 200W, which is high but not uncommon for server-grade processors, and reflects the high level of performance this CPU is capable of delivering. In benchmark tests, the EPYC 9124 showcased impressive results, with a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 1712 and a Multi Core score of 13090, indicating its ability to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks with ease. Overall, the AMD EPYC 9124 processor is a compelling option for server applications, offering a high core and thread count, large L3 cache, and impressive benchmark performance. This CPU is well-suited for tasks that require substantial computational power, making it a valuable component for server systems where performance is paramount.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Server
Launch Date
November 2022
Code Name
Genoa

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
16
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
32
Basic Frequency
3.0GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 3.7GHz
L3 Cache
64MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
SP5
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
5 nm
TDP
200W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe 5.0 x128

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR5
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
12
Bus Speed
Up to 4800MT/s

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
1864
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
14273
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
1411
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
20615
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
2765
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
43999

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
2069 +11%
1981 +6.3%
1864
1742 -6.5%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
19710 +38.1%
16105 +12.8%
14273
12833 -10.1%
11813 -17.2%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
1553 +10.1%
1476 +4.6%
1411
1347 -4.5%
1299 -7.9%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
20615
17349 -15.8%
Passmark CPU Single Core
2922 +5.7%
2835 +2.5%
2765
2735 -1.1%
2689 -2.7%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
53645 +21.9%
47320 +7.5%
43999
38843 -11.7%
34756 -21%