EPYC 9124 vs Xeon Silver 4416+
EPYC 9124
Xeon Silver 4416+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9124
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4416+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,083) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,176) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,083) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,176) |
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 Silver 4416+
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 Silver 4416+
The Xeon Silver 4416+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 37.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 44,140 points. Launch price was $1,186.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9124 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4416+ offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Silver 4416+ has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9124 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4416+ — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4416+ (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 9124 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4416+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9124 scores 43,638 against the Xeon Silver 4416+'s 44,140 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4416+. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9124 vs 37.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4416+.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 20 / 40+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+71% | 37.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 43,638 | 44,140+1% |
| 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 Silver 4416+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9124 versus 4800 on the Xeon Silver 4416+ — the Xeon Silver 4416+ supports 199.6% 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 Silver 4416+). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9124) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4416+) — the EPYC 9124 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9124) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4416+).
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 4800+95900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+157286300% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+60% | 80 |
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 Silver 4416+). Primary use case: EPYC 9124 targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 9124 rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Xeon Silver 4416+ rivals EPYC 9254.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver 4416+ debuted at $1186. At current prices ($1083 vs $1176), the EPYC 9124 is $93 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9124 delivers 40.3 pts/$ vs 37.5 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4416+ — making the EPYC 9124 the 7.1% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9124 | Xeon Silver 4416+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1083-9% | $1186 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1083-8% | $1176 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.3+7% | 37.5 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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