AMD EPYC 8124P processor review

EPYC 8124P processor released by AMD; release date: 18 Sep 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $639.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 16, threads - 32. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 5 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 64 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: SP6. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 125 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

2338

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

36338

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2338
PassMark - CPU mark	36338

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	18 Sep 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$639
Place in performance rating	645
Performance
Base frequency	2.45 GHz
Die size	2x 73 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	64 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	75°C
Maximum frequency	3 GHz
Number of cores	16
Number of threads	32
Transistor count	17,750 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	120-150 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	SP6
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 96 Lanes, (CPU only)