CPU Comparison

AMD
AMD

AMD EPYC 9124

CORE STATE Genoa
CORE SPECS 16 Cores / 32 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 3 Base / 3.7 GHz Turbo
CACHE 64 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 200W
ARCHITECTURE Zen 4
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2022
VS
Intel
INTEL

Xeon 6505P

CORE STATE Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS 12 Cores / 24 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.2 Base / 4.1 GHz Turbo
CACHE 48 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 150W
ARCHITECTURE Granite Rapids
nm
PROCESS 5 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
3,756
3,294
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
530
464
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
15,652
13,728
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
2,209
1,937
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
37,269
32,687
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
5,261
4,614
passmark_data_compression
599,417
480,368
passmark_data_encryption
36,078
24,458
passmark_extended_instructions
43,380
37,515
passmark_find_prime_numbers
256
217
passmark_floating_point_math
87,057
92,992
passmark_integer_math
148,785
120,456
passmark_multithread
43,846
38,456
passmark_physics
3,662
2,991
passmark_random_string_sorting
74,177
52,372
passmark_single_thread
2,719
3,187
passmark_singlethread
2,719
3,187

Analysis: AMD EPYC 9124 vs Intel Xeon 6505P

If processing power is this close, the analysis between AMD EPYC 9124 from AMD and Xeon 6505P grows increasingly interesting. The two chips alternate wins throughout various workloads. This aggregate picture is one of notable equivalence. Neither emerges as a definite victor. The selection hinges on specific needs.

Not one option has a clear lead between them. AMD EPYC 9124 from AMD beats narrowly in certain tests, while Xeon 6505P claims alternative tests. The swapping behavior demonstrates underlying balance between the processors. The differences are minor and potentially negligible in real-world tasks. Either provide solid performance.

Not one option maintains a clear edge between them. AMD EPYC 9124 from AMD wins marginally in particular scenarios, while Xeon 6505P takes alternative tests. The alternating dynamic demonstrates inherent equality between the processors. The variations are minor and probably negligible in practical tasks. Both deliver capable throughput.

In the end, users could pick based on price instead of pure speed alone. Both AMD EPYC 9124 from AMD and Xeon 6505P provide capable capability for their target categories. The determination rests on personal preferences. Any pick is valid. Users shouldn't go badly with these options.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
EPYC 9124
6505P
Core Specs
Cores
16
12 -25.0%
Threads
32
24 -25.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
3
2.2 -26.7%
Boost Clock (GHz)
3.7
4.1 +10.8%
Frequency (GHz)
3
2.2 -26.7%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
3.7
4.1 +10.8%
Multiplier
30
22 -26.7%
SMP CPUs
2
2 0.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
64 MB (shared)
48 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
200
150 -25.0%
Configurable TDP
200-240 W
Architecture
Architecture
Zen 4
Granite Rapids
Codename
Genoa
Granite Rapids
Generation
EPYC (Zen 4 (Genoa))
Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP)
Process Size
5 nm
5 nm
Transistors
26,280 million
Die Size
4x 72 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Twelve-channel
Eight-channel
Memory Bandwidth
460.8 GB/s
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Yes
Platform
Socket
AMD Socket SP5
Intel Socket 4710
PCIe
Gen 5, 128 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
6 nm
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
3 x24 24 GT/s
CXL
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Other
Market
Server/Workstation
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$1083
$563
Part Number
100-100000802
SRVU7
Package
FC-LGA6096
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
97°C
Bundled Cooler
None
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