
EPYC 7551 vs Core i7-14701E

EPYC 7551

Core i7-14701E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7551
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14701E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7551 | Core i7-14701E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7551 | Core i7-14701E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) |
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 7551 and Core i7-14701E

EPYC 7551
The EPYC 7551 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): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,844 points. Launch price was $3,400.

Core i7-14701E
The Core i7-14701E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,146 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7551 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Core i7-14701E offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7551 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551 versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-14701E — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-14701E (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The EPYC 7551 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7551 scores 25,844 against the Core i7-14701E's 26,146 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-14701E. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551 vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14701E.
| Feature | EPYC 7551 | Core i7-14701E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+300% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 5.4 GHz+80% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+94% | 33 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 25,844 | 26,146+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,781 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7551 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-14701E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | EPYC 7551 | Core i7-14701E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (EPYC 7551) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14701E). The Core i7-14701E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the EPYC 7551 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14701E targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-14701E rivals Ryzen Embedded 8000.
| Feature | EPYC 7551 | Core i7-14701E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded/Industrial |
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