EPYC 8124P vs Xeon Gold 6330N
EPYC 8124P
Xeon Gold 6330N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8124P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6330N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8124P | Xeon Gold 6330N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($639) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,798) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8124P | Xeon Gold 6330N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+179%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($639) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,798) |
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 Xeon Gold 6330N
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.
Xeon Gold 6330N
The Xeon Gold 6330N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 36,360 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 8124P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6330N offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6330N has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6330N — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6330N (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 8124P is built on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the Xeon Gold 6330N's 36,360 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6330N. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P vs 42 MB on the Xeon Gold 6330N.
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | Xeon Gold 6330N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.45 GHz+11% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+52% | 42 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 36,079 | 36,360 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6330N uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8124P versus 2667 on the Xeon Gold 6330N — the EPYC 8124P supports 57.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6330N supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 2048 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8124P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6330N). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6330N) — the EPYC 8124P offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6330N).
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | Xeon Gold 6330N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+80% | 2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 6144+200% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 96+50% | 64 |
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 VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6330N). Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Xeon Gold 6330N rivals EPYC 7413.
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | Xeon Gold 6330N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 8124P launched at $639 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6330N debuted at $2389. At current prices ($639 vs $1798), the EPYC 8124P is $1159 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8124P delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 20.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6330N — making the EPYC 8124P the 94.5% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 8124P | Xeon Gold 6330N |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $639-73% | $2389 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $639-64% | $1798 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.5+180% | 20.2 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2021 |
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