Xeon Silver 4416+ vs EPYC 9124
Xeon Silver 4416+
EPYC 9124
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4416+
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9124
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,176) | ✅ More affordable ($1,083) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,176) | ✅ More affordable ($1,083) |
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 Xeon Silver 4416+ and EPYC 9124
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4416+ packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the EPYC 9124 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Silver 4416+ has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4416+ versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9124 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4416+ (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4416+ uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 9124 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4416+ scores 44,140 against the EPYC 9124's 43,638 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4416+. L3 cache: 37.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4416+ vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 9124.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+25% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 37.5 MB | 64 MB (total)+71% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 44,140+1% | 43,638 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,770 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 18,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4416+ uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9124 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Silver 4416+ versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9124 — 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: 8 (Xeon Silver 4416+) vs 12 (EPYC 9124). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4416+) vs 128 (EPYC 9124) — the EPYC 9124 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Silver 4416+) and SP5 (EPYC 9124).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+95900% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144 GB+157286300% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4416+) vs AMD-V (EPYC 9124). Primary use case: EPYC 9124 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4416+ rivals EPYC 9254; EPYC 9124 rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4416+ launched at $1186 MSRP, while the EPYC 9124 debuted at $1083. At current prices ($1176 vs $1083), the EPYC 9124 is $93 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4416+ delivers 37.5 pts/$ vs 40.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9124 — making the EPYC 9124 the 7.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4416+ | EPYC 9124 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1186 | $1083-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1176 | $1083-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.5 | 40.3+7% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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