Xeon W-3225 vs EPYC 4124P
Xeon W-3225
EPYC 4124P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3225
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4124P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W-3225 and EPYC 4124P
Xeon W-3225
The Xeon W-3225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,251 points. Launch price was $1,199.
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 W-3225 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 4124P offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-3225 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 versus 5.1 GHz on the EPYC 4124P — a 14.7% clock advantage for the EPYC 4124P (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon W-3225 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 4124P uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3225 scores 18,251 against the EPYC 4124P's 18,139 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-3225. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,500 vs 10,500 (9.1% advantage for the Xeon W-3225). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,150 vs 1,962, a 52.2% lead for the EPYC 4124P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,100 vs 1,898 (131% advantage for the Xeon W-3225). L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4124P.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB | 32 MB (total)+94% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,251 | 18,139 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,500+10% | 10,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,150 | 1,962+71% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,100+379% | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3225 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 4124P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3225 versus DDR5-5200 on the EPYC 4124P — the EPYC 4124P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3225 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3225) vs 2 (EPYC 4124P). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3225) vs 28 (EPYC 4124P) — the Xeon W-3225 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3225) and B650,X670,X870 (EPYC 4124P).
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+433% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+129% | 28 |
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, EPT (Xeon W-3225) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (EPYC 4124P). The EPYC 4124P includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon W-3225 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation, EPYC 4124P targets Entry Server. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X; EPYC 4124P rivals Core i5-10500T.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | EPYC 4124P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Workstation | Entry Server |
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