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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 96 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅500% more PCIe lanes (96 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $639 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon 890M, while EPYC 8124P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8124P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,133 vs 36,079).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8124P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 96 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 96 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅500% more PCIe lanes (96 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon 890M, while EPYC 8124P needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $639 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8124P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,133 vs 36,079).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8124P, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 96 PCIe lanes.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 8124P better than Ryzen AI 9 HX 370?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 8124P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 8124P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 8124P is the better fit. You are getting 2.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).

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

EPYC 8124P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 8124P is at an unclear MSRP at $639 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 8124P Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	153 FPS	246 FPS
medium	125 FPS	231 FPS
high	105 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	216 FPS
medium	111 FPS	184 FPS
high	87 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	150 FPS
medium	57 FPS	128 FPS
high	44 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	86 FPS

Open EPYC 8124P Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	387 FPS	351 FPS
medium	344 FPS	298 FPS
high	281 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	230 FPS
1440p
low	327 FPS	304 FPS
medium	296 FPS	268 FPS
high	250 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	179 FPS
medium	186 FPS	162 FPS
high	157 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	135 FPS

Open EPYC 8124P Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	856 FPS	758 FPS
medium	767 FPS	602 FPS
high	743 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	667 FPS	443 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	677 FPS
medium	573 FPS	545 FPS
high	546 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	400 FPS
4K
low	432 FPS	491 FPS
medium	341 FPS	410 FPS
high	305 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	309 FPS

Open EPYC 8124P Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
1080p
low	902 FPS	878 FPS
medium	902 FPS	811 FPS
high	769 FPS	695 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	627 FPS
1440p
low	823 FPS	759 FPS
medium	707 FPS	680 FPS
high	596 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	596 FPS	519 FPS
medium	521 FPS	473 FPS
high	449 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	369 FPS

Open EPYC 8124P Open Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 8124P and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 35,133 points. Launch price was $499.

⚡

Processing Power

The EPYC 8124P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 8124P has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 8124P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 35,133 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 8124P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P vs 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	3 GHz	5.1 GHz+70%
Base Clock	2.45 GHz+23%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+167%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Siena (2023−2024)	Strix Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	36,079+3%	35,133

🧠

Memory & Platform

The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8124P versus 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 43.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 8124P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 256 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8124P) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — the EPYC 8124P offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Socket	SP6	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	7500+56%
Max RAM Capacity	2048+700%	256
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	96+500%	16

🔧

Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 8124P) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the EPYC 8124P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.