EPYC 4124P vs Xeon E5-2686 V3
EPYC 4124P
Xeon E5-2686 V3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4124P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2686 V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4124P | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4124P | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 Xeon E5-2686 V3
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.
Xeon E5-2686 V3
The Xeon E5-2686 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 18,148 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 4124P packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2686 V3 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4124P versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2686 V3 — a 37.2% clock advantage for the EPYC 4124P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 4124P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4124P scores 18,139 against the Xeon E5-2686 V3's 18,148 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2686 V3. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,500 vs 10,000 (4.9% advantage for the EPYC 4124P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 1,033, a 62% lead for the EPYC 4124P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,898 vs 8,649 (128% advantage for the Xeon E5-2686 V3). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4124P vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2686 V3.
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 18 / 36+350% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+46% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+90% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 45 MB (total)+41% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-77% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 18,139 | 18,148 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,500+5% | 10,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962+90% | 1,033 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | 8,649+356% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 4124P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4124P versus DDR4-2133 on the Xeon E5-2686 V3 — the EPYC 4124P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2686 V3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4124P) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2686 V3). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4124P) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2686 V3) — the Xeon E5-2686 V3 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4124P) and C612,X99 (Xeon E5-2686 V3).
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 768 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 40+43% |
Advanced Features
Only the EPYC 4124P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4124P) vs Yes (Xeon E5-2686 V3). The EPYC 4124P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4124P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4124P rivals Core i5-10500T.
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Xeon E5-2686 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | Yes |
| Target Use | Entry Server | — |
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