EPYC 9124 vs Xeon Platinum 8352M
EPYC 9124
Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9124
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8352M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,083) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+306%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,083) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,471) |
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 Xeon Platinum 8352M
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.
Xeon Platinum 8352M
The Xeon Platinum 8352M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 44,406 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9124 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8352M offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8352M has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9124 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — a 5.6% clock advantage for the EPYC 9124 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The EPYC 9124 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9124 scores 43,638 against the Xeon Platinum 8352M's 44,406 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8352M. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9124 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8352M.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+33% | 48 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 43,638 | 44,406+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,770 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9124 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8352M uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9124 versus 3200 on the Xeon Platinum 8352M — the Xeon Platinum 8352M 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 (Xeon Platinum 8352M). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9124) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352M) — the EPYC 9124 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9124) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352M).
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4189 |
| 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+100% | 64 |
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 (Xeon Platinum 8352M). Primary use case: EPYC 9124 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9124 rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Xeon Platinum 8352M rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9124 launched at $1083 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8352M debuted at $4471. At current prices ($1083 vs $4471), the EPYC 9124 is $3388 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9124 delivers 40.3 pts/$ vs 9.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8352M — making the EPYC 9124 the 120.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Platinum 8352M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083-76% | $4471 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1083-76% | $4471 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.3+307% | 9.9 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2021 |
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