Xeon Platinum 8124M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Platinum 8124M

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon Platinum 8124M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,601 Rank: 413
Rank Name Score Visual
409 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 5,615
+0.2%
410 Xeon Gold 5317 5,611
+0.2%
411 Core i7-9700F 5,608
+0.1%
412 Ryzen 5 3500 5,606
+0.1%
413 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,601
414 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,599
+-0%
415 Xeon E-2124 5,599
+-0%
416 Core i7-8709G 5,598
-0.1%
417 Xeon E-2136 5,597
-0.1%
418 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,597
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Platinum 8124M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,063 Rank: 222
Rank Name Score Visual
218 Xeon Silver 4314 6,086
+0.4%
219 Xeon W-2175 6,079
+0.3%
220 Xeon E5-2695 v4 6,067
+0.1%
221 Xeon w3-2435 6,067
+0.1%
222 Xeon Platinum 8124M 6,063
223 Core i9-10900K 6,062
+-0%
224 Core i9-9900X 6,055
-0.1%
225 EPYC 7351P 6,053
-0.2%
226 Xeon E5-2697A v4 6,044
-0.3%
227 Ryzen 7 5700X 6,040
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Platinum 8124M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,293 Rank: 730
Rank Name Score Visual
726 Core i7-4960HQ 5,297
+0.1%
727 Core i5-9500T 5,296
+0.1%
728 Xeon Gold 6140 5,295
+0%
729 Core i5-4590S 5,295
+0%
730 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,293
731 EPYC 7542 5,290
-0.1%
732 EPYC 7352 5,290
-0.1%
733 Celeron G4920 5,290
-0.1%
734 Xeon Silver 4310 5,287
-0.1%
735 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 5,286
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8124M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,458 Rank: 193
Rank Name Score Visual
189 Core i9-9940X 5,466
+0.1%
190 Core i9-10940X 5,463
+0.1%
191 Core i9-13900H 5,463
+0.1%
192 Ryzen 7 8700G 5,460
+0%
193 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,458
194 Ryzen 7 8700F 5,444
-0.3%
195 Ryzen 9 7940HS 5,424
-0.6%
196 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,418
-0.7%
197 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,416
-0.8%
198 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,412
-0.8%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8124M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,621 Rank: 177
Rank Name Score Visual
173 EPYC 7281 5,647
+0.5%
174 Xeon W-2195 5,646
+0.4%
175 Core Ultra 9 285H 5,645
+0.4%
176 Core i5-13500 5,631
+0.2%
177 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,621
178 Core i9-10940X 5,619
+-0%
179 Xeon Gold 5317 5,618
-0.1%
180 Xeon Gold 6152 5,605
-0.3%
181 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,604
-0.3%
182 Xeon Gold 6230 5,598
-0.4%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Platinum 8124M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,607 Rank: 160
Rank Name Score Visual
156 Core i9-10940X 5,633
+0.5%
157 EPYC 7371 5,629
+0.4%
158 Ryzen 9 3900X 5,617
+0.2%
159 EPYC 7262 5,612
+0.1%
160 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,607
161 Core i9-12900F 5,607
+0%
162 Xeon Silver 4410Y 5,601
-0.1%
163 Ryzen 9 3900XT 5,595
-0.2%
164 Xeon Silver 4314 5,586
-0.4%
165 Xeon W-2191B 5,582
-0.4%

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Xeon Platinum 8124M Details

Designed for enterprise and data center workloads, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8124M is a high-performance server processor built on the Skylake-SP microarchitecture. Released in 2017, it remains relevant in demanding server environments despite its age, thanks to its robust feature set and strong multi-threaded performance. Targeting professional and business-critical applications, this CPU is engineered for reliability, scalability, and high throughput in multi-socket configurations.

The Xeon Platinum 8124M features 18 cores and 36 threads, enabled by Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle parallel workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 3.5 GHz, ensuring strong performance under sustained load. The processor is manufactured on a 14 nm process and supports DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 119.21 GB/s. It supports up to 1.5 TB of ECC memory, making it ideal for applications requiring data integrity and fault tolerance.

Cache hierarchy is extensive, with 0.563 MiB of L1 cache (split into 0.281 MiB for data and 0.281 MiB for instructions), 18 MiB of L2 cache, and a 24.75 MiB L3 cache. These levels of cache help maintain low latency during intensive computational tasks. The chip uses the LGA-3647 socket and supports up to 48 PCIe lanes, allowing for high-speed expansion with multiple storage and networking devices. It also supports Intel's Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512), providing powerful capabilities for scientific computing, AI inference, and media processing.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Platinum 8124M achieves an overall score of 5601, placing it at #413 among 2060 processors. Its multicore performance scores 6063, ranking #222, while its single-core performance reaches 5293, ranking #730. These results place it behind some modern desktop and workstation CPUs but ahead of many other server-grade processors. The processor competes closely with other Xeon models like the Xeon E5-2695 v4 and Xeon Silver 4314, and it outperforms older Xeon E5 variants such as the E5-2689 v4 and E5-2697A v4.

The Xeon Platinum 8124M excels in multi-threaded workloads, particularly in data processing and physics simulations, where it ranks highly in Passmark’s data processing and physics compute tests. However, its single-core performance is relatively modest compared to modern consumer CPUs, limiting its suitability for applications that depend heavily on single-threaded speed. The processor includes advanced features such as Intel vPro, Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, and Intel Trust Execution Technology, enhancing virtualization, security, and manageability in enterprise environments.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Platinum 8124M remains a viable option for businesses requiring reliable, scalable server performance, particularly in virtualization, database management, and high-performance computing clusters. While it is no longer at the forefront of performance, its strong multi-core capabilities, extensive memory support, and server-specific features make it a durable choice for legacy or mid-tier server deployments where cost-effectiveness and compatibility are key priorities.
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8124M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Platinum 8124M
Family: Xeon
Series: 8000
Model Number: 8124M
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 8

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1152 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 576.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 18 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 24.75 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 1,536 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 119.21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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