EPYC 4124P vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
EPYC 4124P
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4124P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4124P | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($311) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4124P | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($311) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4124P and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
EPYC 4124P
The EPYC 4124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,139 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,155 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4124P packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4124P versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE — a 14.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4124P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The EPYC 4124P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4124P scores 18,139 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE's 18,155 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,500 vs 1,504 (149.9% advantage for the EPYC 4124P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 1,900, a 3.2% lead for the EPYC 4124P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,898 vs 6,700 (111.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4124P vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE.
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+100% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,139 | 18,155 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,500+598% | 1,504 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962+3% | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | 6,700+253% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4124P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4124P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE — the EPYC 4124P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 4124P supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4124P) vs 16 (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE) — the EPYC 4124P offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4124P) and AM4 (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE).
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4124P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4124P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (EPYC 4124P) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4124P targets Entry Server, Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE targets Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4124P rivals Core i5-10500T; Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Entry Server | Workstation |
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