EPYC 4124P vs Xeon W-3225

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EPYC 4124P

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

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Xeon W-3225

8 Cores16 Thrd160 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2019

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EPYC 4124P vs Xeon W-3225 Performance Spectrum

EPYC 4124P

4 / 8

18,139

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon W-3225

8 / 16

18,251

+0.6%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

EPYC 4124P vs Xeon W-3225 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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EPYC 4124P vs Xeon W-3225: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 4124P

2024

Why buy it

✅+70.6% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 160W, a 95W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics, while Xeon W-3225 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (10,500 vs 11,500).

Xeon W-3225

2019

Why buy it

✅+9.5% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅128.6% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,150 vs 1,962).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (17 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,319 MSRP, while EPYC 4124P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌146.2% higher power demand at 160W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while EPYC 4124P moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4124P better than Xeon W-3225?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, EPYC 4124P is ahead with a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3225 pulls ahead with 9.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. EPYC 4124P also has the bigger cache pool with 93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3225 is the stronger fit. You are getting 9.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 4124P is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-3225 is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. EPYC 4124P comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $1,319 MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Xeon W-3225 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 9.5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Xeon W-3225 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (13.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 4124P makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and 93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 MB). That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

EPYC 4124P vs Xeon W-3225 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 W-3225

The Xeon W-3225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,251 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4124P packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-3225 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3225 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4124P versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4124P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The EPYC 4124P uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon W-3225 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 4124P scores 18,139 against the Xeon W-3225's 18,251 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-3225. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,500 vs 11,500 (9.1% advantage for the Xeon W-3225). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 1,150, a 52.2% lead for the EPYC 4124P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,898 vs 9,100 (131% advantage for the Xeon W-3225). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4124P vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225.

Feature	EPYC 4124P	Xeon W-3225
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+16%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+94%	16.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	8 MB+700%
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	18,139	18,251
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,500	11,500+10%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962+71%	1,150
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	9,100+379%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4124P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3225 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4124P versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3225 — the EPYC 4124P supports 77.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3225 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 433.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (EPYC 4124P) vs 6 (Xeon W-3225). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4124P) vs 64 (Xeon W-3225) — the Xeon W-3225 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4124P) and C621 (Xeon W-3225).

Feature	EPYC 4124P	Xeon W-3225
Socket	AM5	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+77%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	1024 GB+433%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	64+129%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4124P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3225). The EPYC 4124P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon W-3225 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4124P targets Entry Server, Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 4124P rivals Core i5-10500T; Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.