EPYC 4124P vs Xeon W-3225
EPYC 4124P
Xeon W-3225
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4124P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 4124P | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 4124P | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
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 W-3225
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.
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% |
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 22.2% 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 — 136.8% 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+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 1024 GB+433% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 64+129% |
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.
| Feature | EPYC 4124P | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Entry Server | Workstation |
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