Xeon D-2187NT
VS
EPYC 4124P

Xeon D-2187NT vs EPYC 4124P

Intel

Xeon D-2187NT

16 Cores32 Thrd110 WWMax: 3 GHz2018
VS
AMD

EPYC 4124P

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2187NT

#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
102%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
102%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
102%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
100%
#107
Xeon D-2187NT
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4124P

#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
102%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
101%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
101%
#103
EPYC 4124P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
100%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The EPYC 4124P (2024) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon D-2187NTEPYC 4124P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-2187NT (2018) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon D-2187NTEPYC 4124P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Xeon D-2187NT and EPYC 4124P

Intel

Xeon D-2187NT

The Xeon D-2187NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,070 points. Launch price was $1,989.

AMD

EPYC 4124P

The EPYC 4124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,139 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-2187NT packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 4124P offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-2187NT has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2187NT versus 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4124P — a 51.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4124P (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon D-2187NT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 4124P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2187NT scores 18,070 against the EPYC 4124P's 18,139 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 4124P. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon D-2187NT vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4124P.

FeatureXeon D-2187NTEPYC 4124P
Cores / Threads
16 / 32+300%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3 GHz
5.1 GHz+70%
Base Clock
2 GHz
3.8 GHz+90%
L3 Cache
22 MB
32 MB (total)+45%
L2 Cache
16 MB+1500%
1 MB (per core)
Process
14 nm
5 nm-64%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark
18,070
18,139
Cinebench R23 Multi
10,500
Geekbench 6 Single
1,962
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,898
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2187NT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 4124P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon D-2187NTEPYC 4124P
Socket
FCBGA2518
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2187NT) / AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4124P). The EPYC 4124P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon D-2187NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: EPYC 4124P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 4124P rivals Core i5-10500T.

FeatureXeon D-2187NTEPYC 4124P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Graphics
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V, AMD-Vi
Target Use
Entry Server