The EPYC 9124 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 9124
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- Consumes up to 52% less energy – 95 vs 200 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 9124 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 9124 vs Core i5-8600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 9124
Nov 10th, 2022
Average FPS
195
100%
Min 1% FPS
129
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
97%
Min 1% FPS
125
97%
Price, €
€226.21
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.19/FPS
100%
EPYC 9124 vs Core i5-8600K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 9124 vs Core i5-8600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 9124 vs Core i5-8600K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 9124
Nov 10th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
9 MB
14%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 9124 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $1,083.00 | MSRP | $257.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP5 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Not Available | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 200 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
64 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
