EPYC 7251 vs EPYC 7301
EPYC 7251
EPYC 7301
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7251
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7301
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7251 | EPYC 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7251 | EPYC 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EPYC 7251 and EPYC 7301
EPYC 7251
The EPYC 7251 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,935 points. Launch price was $574.
EPYC 7301
The EPYC 7301 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,991 points. Launch price was $825.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7251 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the EPYC 7301 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7301 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7251 versus 2.7 GHz on the EPYC 7301 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 7251 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the EPYC 7251 scores 14,935 against the EPYC 7301's 14,991 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7301. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7251 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7301.
| Feature | EPYC 7251 | EPYC 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+7% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 14,935 | 14,991 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the TR4 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | EPYC 7251 | EPYC 7301 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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