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EPYC 7601
EPYC 4345P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4345P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($329) |
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 EPYC 4345P
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.
EPYC 4345P
The EPYC 4345P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,006 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the EPYC 4345P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P — a 52.9% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 7601 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 4345P uses Grado (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the EPYC 4345P's 36,006 — a 2.7% lead for the EPYC 4345P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+300% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz+72% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+73% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+100% | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Grado (2025) |
| PassMark | 35,059 | 36,006+3% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 4345P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7601 versus 5600 on the EPYC 4345P — the EPYC 4345P supports 71% 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 (EPYC 4345P). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 28 (EPYC 4345P) — the EPYC 7601 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and AM5 (EPYC 4345P).
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 5600+110% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048+1500% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+357% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the EPYC 4345P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 4345P). The EPYC 4345P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the EPYC 7601 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V, IOMMU |
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