EPYC 7261 vs Core 7 160UL
EPYC 7261
Core 7 160UL
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The EPYC 7261 is positioned at rank #592 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7261
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7261 | Core 7 160UL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7261 | Core 7 160UL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7261 and Core 7 160UL
EPYC 7261
The EPYC 7261 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 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: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,149 points. Launch price was $800.
Core 7 160UL
The Core 7 160UL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,043 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7261 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core 7 160UL offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core 7 160UL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7261 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 160UL — a 56.8% clock advantage for the Core 7 160UL (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The EPYC 7261 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 7 160UL uses Raptor Lake-PS (2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7261 scores 11,149 against the Core 7 160UL's 11,043 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7261. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7261 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 160UL.
| Feature | EPYC 7261 | Core 7 160UL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 12+25% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+79% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+39% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+167% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-PS (2024) |
| PassMark | 11,149 | 11,043 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7261 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 7 160UL uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7261 | Core 7 160UL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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