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EPYC 8124P
Core i9-12900F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8124P
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8124P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($639) | ✅ More affordable ($370) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8124P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+72%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($639) | ✅ More affordable ($370) |
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 8124P and Core i9-12900F
EPYC 8124P
The EPYC 8124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,079 points. Launch price was $639.
Core i9-12900F
The Core i9-12900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,873 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 8124P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, matching the Core i9-12900F's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900F — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900F (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 8124P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i9-12900F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the Core i9-12900F's 35,873 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 8124P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900F.
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 5.1 GHz+70% |
| Base Clock | 2.45 GHz+2% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+113% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 36,079 | 35,873 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 4800 memory speed. The EPYC 8124P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 128 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8124P) vs 2 (Core i9-12900F). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 20 (Core i9-12900F) — the EPYC 8124P offers 76 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and Z690,B660 (Core i9-12900F).
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800 | 4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048+1500% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96+380% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 8124P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 8124P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900F). Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Core i9-12900F rivals Ryzen 9 5900X.
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 8124P launched at $639 MSRP, while the Core i9-12900F debuted at $494. At current prices ($639 vs $370), the Core i9-12900F is $269 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8124P delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 97.0 pts/$ for the Core i9-12900F — making the Core i9-12900F the 52.8% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $639 | $494-23% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $639 | $370-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.5 | 97.0+72% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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