EPYC 7D12 vs EPYC 9124
EPYC 7D12
EPYC 9124
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7D12
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9124
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7D12 | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,083) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rome (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7D12 | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+949%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,083) |
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 7D12 and EPYC 9124
EPYC 7D12
The EPYC 7D12 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rome (2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 42,285 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 9124
The EPYC 9124 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 43,638 points. Launch price was $1,083.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7D12 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 9124 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7D12 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7D12 versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9124 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 9124 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7D12 uses the Rome (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 9124 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7D12 scores 42,285 against the EPYC 9124's 43,638 — a 3.1% lead for the EPYC 9124. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7D12 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9124.
| Feature | EPYC 7D12 | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3 GHz+173% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Rome (2020) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 42,285 | 43,638+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,770 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,000 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7D12 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9124 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7D12 versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9124 — the EPYC 7D12 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9124 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7D12) vs 12 (EPYC 9124). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7D12) and SP5 (EPYC 9124).
| Feature | EPYC 7D12 | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+63900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144 GB+157286300% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7D12) vs AMD-V (EPYC 9124). Primary use case: EPYC 9124 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7D12 rivals Xeon Gold 6248; EPYC 9124 rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y.
| Feature | EPYC 7D12 | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7D12 launched at $1000 MSRP, while the EPYC 9124 debuted at $1083. At current prices ($100 vs $1083), the EPYC 7D12 is $983 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7D12 delivers 422.9 pts/$ vs 40.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9124 — making the EPYC 7D12 the 165.2% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7D12 | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000-8% | $1083 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-91% | $1083 |
| Performance per Dollar | 422.9+949% | 40.3 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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