EPYC 7601 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
EPYC 7601
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($343) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($343) |
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
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.
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 49.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 7601 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 0.7% lead for the EPYC 7601. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+300% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz+66% |
| 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 | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 35,059 | 34,827 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7601 versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 64.4% 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 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — the EPYC 7601 offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 5200+95% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048+1500% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+433% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the EPYC 7601 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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