EPYC 9124 vs EPYC 7402P
EPYC 9124
EPYC 7402P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9124
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7402P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9124 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,083) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,090) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9124 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,083) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,090) |
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 9124 and EPYC 7402P
EPYC 9124
The EPYC 9124 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 43,638 points. Launch price was $1,083.
EPYC 7402P
The EPYC 7402P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 43,759 points. Launch price was $1,250.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9124 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7402P offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7402P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9124 versus 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7402P — a 9.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 9124 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 9124 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the EPYC 7402P uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9124 scores 43,638 against the EPYC 7402P's 43,759 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 7402P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9124 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 7402P.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+10% | 3.35 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 43,638 | 43,759 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,770 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9124 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7402P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9124 versus 3200 on the EPYC 7402P — the EPYC 7402P supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9124 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9124) vs 8 (EPYC 7402P). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9124) and SP3 (EPYC 7402P).
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+157286300% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 9124) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (EPYC 7402P). Primary use case: EPYC 9124 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9124 rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; EPYC 7402P rivals Xeon Gold 6248.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9124 launched at $1083 MSRP, while the EPYC 7402P debuted at $1280. At current prices ($1083 vs $1090), the EPYC 9124 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9124 delivers 40.3 pts/$ vs 40.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 7402P — making the EPYC 9124 the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | EPYC 7402P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083-15% | $1280 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1083 | $1090 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2019 |
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