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EPYC 8324PN
Xeon W-2123
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The EPYC 8324PN is positioned at rank 613 and the Xeon W-2123 is on rank 497, so the Xeon W-2123 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 8324PN
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2123
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 8324PN | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Siena (2023−2024) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 8324PN | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
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 8324PN and Xeon W-2123
EPYC 8324PN
The EPYC 8324PN 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,375 points. Launch price was $2,125.
Xeon W-2123
The Xeon W-2123 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,519 points. Launch price was $294.
Processing Power
The EPYC 8324PN packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon W-2123 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the EPYC 8324PN has 28 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324PN versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2123 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2123 (base: 2.05 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 8324PN uses the Siena (2023−2024) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon W-2123 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 8324PN scores 8,375 against the Xeon W-2123's 8,519 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon W-2123. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324PN vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2123.
| Feature | EPYC 8324PN | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+700% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.05 GHz | 3.6 GHz+76% |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+1452% | 8.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Siena (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 8,375 | 8,519+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,215 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 8324PN uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2123 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 8324PN | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP6 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 512 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 8324PN) / Yes (Xeon W-2123).
| Feature | EPYC 8324PN | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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