EPYC 7601 vs Core i9-12900F
EPYC 7601
Core i9-12900F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($370) |
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 7601 and Core i9-12900F
EPYC 7601
The EPYC 7601 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 35,059 points. Launch price was $4,200.
Core i9-12900F
The Core i9-12900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,873 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Core i9-12900F offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900F — a 45.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The EPYC 7601 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-12900F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the Core i9-12900F's 35,873 — a 2.3% lead for the Core i9-12900F. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900F.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz+59% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+113% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 35,059 | 35,873+2% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7601 versus 4800 on the Core i9-12900F — the Core i9-12900F supports 57.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 128 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7601) vs 2 (Core i9-12900F). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 20 (Core i9-12900F) — the EPYC 7601 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and Z690,B660 (Core i9-12900F).
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 4800+80% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048+1500% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900F). Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; Core i9-12900F rivals Ryzen 9 5900X.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Core i9-12900F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d |
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