EPYC 7501 vs Xeon Gold 6143

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7501

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+190.9% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Draws 155W instead of 205W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6143 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon Gold 6143

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,786 vs 24,925).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $342 MSRP, while EPYC 7501 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌32.3% higher power demand at 205W vs 155W.

EPYC 7501

2017

Xeon Gold 6143

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+190.9% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Draws 155W instead of 205W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +31.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6143 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,786 vs 24,925).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $342 MSRP, while EPYC 7501 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌32.3% higher power demand at 205W vs 155W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7501 better than Xeon Gold 6143?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6143 is ahead with a 31.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7501 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. EPYC 7501 also has the bigger cache pool with 190.9% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 22 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7501 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 190.9% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 22 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7501 is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon Gold 6143 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 7501 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $342 MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6143 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 31.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon Gold 6143 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (72.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 7501 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 190.9% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 22 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 16/32. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7501 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6143 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7501	Xeon Gold 6143
1080p
low	187 FPS	183 FPS
medium	165 FPS	147 FPS
high	132 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	146 FPS
medium	127 FPS	114 FPS
high	97 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	68 FPS
medium	63 FPS	57 FPS
high	48 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7501	Xeon Gold 6143
1080p
low	207 FPS	397 FPS
medium	188 FPS	343 FPS
high	160 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	344 FPS
medium	163 FPS	305 FPS
high	141 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	222 FPS
medium	103 FPS	198 FPS
high	92 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	144 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7501	Xeon Gold 6143
1080p
low	620 FPS	620 FPS
medium	518 FPS	620 FPS
high	466 FPS	620 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	620 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	620 FPS
medium	432 FPS	620 FPS
high	378 FPS	620 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	514 FPS
medium	308 FPS	420 FPS
high	270 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7501	Xeon Gold 6143
1080p
low	623 FPS	620 FPS
medium	623 FPS	620 FPS
high	623 FPS	620 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	620 FPS
1440p
low	623 FPS	620 FPS
medium	584 FPS	620 FPS
high	500 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	587 FPS
medium	427 FPS	516 FPS
high	375 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	380 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7501 and Xeon Gold 6143

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.

Xeon Gold 6143

The Xeon Gold 6143 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,786 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7501 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6143 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7501 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7501 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6143 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6143 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The EPYC 7501 is built on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7501 scores 24,925 against the Xeon Gold 6143's 24,786 — a 0.6% lead for the EPYC 7501. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7501 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6143.

Feature	EPYC 7501	Xeon Gold 6143
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+100%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+191%	22 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	—
PassMark	24,925	24,786

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7501 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6143 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.