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EPYC 8124P vs Xeon Platinum 8280

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

EPYC 8124P

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3 GHz2023
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Intel

Xeon Platinum 8280

28 Cores56 Thrd205 WWMax: 4 GHz2019
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EPYC 8124P vs Xeon Platinum 8280 Performance Spectrum

EPYC 8124P
16 / 32
36,079
0.0%
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Xeon Platinum 8280
28 / 56
36,830
+2.1%
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About PassMark

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.

EPYC 8124P vs Xeon Platinum 8280 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low153 FPS
medium125 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra83 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low191 FPS
medium156 FPS
high126 FPS
ultra97 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low387 FPS
medium344 FPS
high281 FPS
ultra224 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low424 FPS
medium370 FPS
high303 FPS
ultra249 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low856 FPS
medium767 FPS
high743 FPS
ultra667 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low921 FPS
medium921 FPS
high921 FPS
ultra875 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low902 FPS
medium902 FPS
high769 FPS
ultra647 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low921 FPS
medium853 FPS
high737 FPS
ultra643 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high299 FPS
ultra276 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low319 FPS
medium244 FPS
high210 FPS
ultra186 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low302 FPS
medium227 FPS
high205 FPS
ultra184 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low252 FPS
medium221 FPS
high171 FPS
ultra136 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low259 FPS
medium229 FPS
high179 FPS
ultra144 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low309 FPS
medium271 FPS
high249 FPS
ultra199 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low318 FPS
medium280 FPS
high257 FPS
ultra218 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
EPYC 8124P
low244 FPS
medium214 FPS
high181 FPS
ultra166 FPS
1080P
Xeon Platinum 8280
low243 FPS
medium214 FPS
high184 FPS
ultra169 FPS
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EPYC 8124P vs Xeon Platinum 8280: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Why buy it

  • ✅+66.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 39 MB).
  • ✅Costs $9,370 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $10,009 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 1434.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 3.7 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $10,009 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 125W instead of 205W, a 80W reduction.
  • ✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,830).

Xeon Platinum 8280

2019

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Smaller total L3 cache (39 MB vs 64 MB).
    • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 3.7 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($10,009 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
    • ❌64% higher power demand at 205W vs 125W.
    • ❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while EPYC 8124P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Xeon Platinum 8280 better than EPYC 8124P?
    Yes. Xeon Platinum 8280 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 2.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 2.1% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Xeon Platinum 8280 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 2.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Platinum 8280 is the stronger fit. You are getting 2.1% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Xeon Platinum 8280 is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 8124P is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. Xeon Platinum 8280 comes in 1466.4% more expensive on MSRP at $10,009 MSRP versus $639 MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 8124P is also 1434.4% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 3.7 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    EPYC 8124P makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with SP6 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and 66.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 39 MB). That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

    EPYC 8124P vs Xeon Platinum 8280 Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    AMD

    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.

    Intel

    Xeon Platinum 8280

    The Xeon Platinum 8280 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 36,830 points. Launch price was $10,009.

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    Processing Power

    The EPYC 8124P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8280 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8280 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8280 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8280 (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 8124P uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8280 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the Xeon Platinum 8280's 36,830 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8280. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8280.

    FeatureEPYC 8124PXeon Platinum 8280
    Cores / Threads
    16 / 32
    28 / 56+75%
    Boost Clock
    3 GHz
    4 GHz+33%
    Base Clock
    2.45 GHz
    2.7 GHz+10%
    L3 Cache
    64 MB (total)+66%
    38.5 MB (total)
    L2 Cache
    1 MB (per core)
    1 MB (per core)
    Process
    5 nm-64%
    14 nm
    Architecture
    Siena (2023−2024)
    Cascade Lake-SP (2018)
    PassMark
    36,079
    36,830+2%
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    Memory & Platform

    The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8280 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8124P versus 2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8280 — the EPYC 8124P supports 63.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 8124P supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 1536 — 33.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8280) — the EPYC 8124P offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and LGA3647 (Xeon Platinum 8280).

    FeatureEPYC 8124PXeon Platinum 8280
    Socket
    SP6
    LGA3647
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 4.0+33%
    PCIe 3.0
    Max RAM Speed
    4800+64%
    2933
    Max RAM Capacity
    2048+33%
    1536
    RAM Channels
    6
    6
    ECC Support
    Yes
    Yes
    PCIe Lanes
    96+100%
    48
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    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 Platinum 8280). Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Xeon Platinum 8280 rivals EPYC 7702.

    FeatureEPYC 8124PXeon Platinum 8280
    Integrated GPU
    No
    No
    IGPU Model
    None
    None
    Unlocked
    No
    No
    AVX-512
    Yes
    Yes
    Virtualization
    AMD-V, IOMMU
    VT-x, VT-d
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    Value Analysis

    At launch, the EPYC 8124P was priced at $639, while the Xeon Platinum 8280 came in at $10009. On launch pricing ($639 vs $10009), EPYC 8124P was $9370 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8124P delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 3.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8280 — making the EPYC 8124P the 175.5% better value option.

    FeatureEPYC 8124PXeon Platinum 8280
    MSRP
    $639-94%
    $10009
    Performance per Dollar
    56.5+1427%
    3.7
    Release Date
    2023
    2019
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