Core i7-14650HX vs EPYC 7601
Core i7-14650HX
EPYC 7601
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14650HX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Core i7-14650HX and EPYC 7601
Core i7-14650HX
The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.
EPYC 7601
The EPYC 7601 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 35,059 points. Launch price was $4,200.
Processing Power
The Core i7-14650HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 7601 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 — a 45.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-14650HX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7601 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14650HX scores 34,598 against the EPYC 7601's 35,059 — a 1.3% lead for the EPYC 7601. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+59% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+113% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 34,598 | 35,059+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,770 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,930 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-14650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7601 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-14650HX versus 2666 on the EPYC 7601 — the EPYC 7601 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-14650HX) vs 8 (EPYC 7601). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-14650HX) vs 128 (EPYC 7601) — the EPYC 7601 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX) and SP3 (EPYC 7601).
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | 2666+53220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+9830300% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 128+540% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14650HX) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601). The Core i7-14650HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the EPYC 7601 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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