EPYC 7501 vs Ryzen 5 7600X
EPYC 7501
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Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7501
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
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 7501 and Ryzen 5 7600X
EPYC 7501
The EPYC 7501 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 24,925 points. Launch price was $3,400.
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7501 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the EPYC 7501 has 26 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7501 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 55.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 2 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The EPYC 7501 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7501 scores 24,925 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 12.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7501 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.
| Feature | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+433% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 5.3 GHz+77% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+135% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+100% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 6 MB+1100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 24,925 | 28,325+14% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,800 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7501 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7501) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the EPYC 7501 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | EPYC 7501 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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