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EPYC 7551P
Xeon Gold 6346
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7551P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6346
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($329) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,195) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+574%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($329) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,195) |
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 7551P and Xeon Gold 6346
EPYC 7551P
The EPYC 7551P 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: 38,111 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Xeon Gold 6346
The Xeon Gold 6346 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 37,739 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7551P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6346 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7551P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6346 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6346 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The EPYC 7551P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6346 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7551P scores 38,111 against the Xeon Gold 6346's 37,739 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7551P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551P vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6346.
| Feature | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+78% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 38,111 | 37,739 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7551P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6346 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7551P versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6346 — the Xeon Gold 6346 supports 18.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6346 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 2048 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7551P) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6346) — the EPYC 7551P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7551P) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6346).
| Feature | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 3200+20% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 6144+200% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7551P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6346). Direct competitor: EPYC 7551P rivals Xeon Platinum 8160; Xeon Gold 6346 rivals EPYC 73F3.
| Feature | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, IOMMU | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 7551P launched at $2100 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6346 debuted at $2708. At current prices ($329 vs $2195), the EPYC 7551P is $1866 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7551P delivers 115.8 pts/$ vs 17.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6346 — making the EPYC 7551P the 148.3% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 7551P | Xeon Gold 6346 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2100-22% | $2708 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $329-85% | $2195 |
| Performance per Dollar | 115.8+573% | 17.2 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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