EPYC 7601 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
EPYC 7601
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9 PRO 5945
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 9 PRO 5945
The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — a 38% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The EPYC 7601 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945's 34,549 — a 1.5% lead for the EPYC 7601. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+167% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total) | 64 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 35,059+1% | 34,549 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 23,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,500 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7601 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 — the EPYC 7601 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7601) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) — the EPYC 7601 offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945).
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 128 GB+6553500% |
| 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 AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | — | High-end Gaming |
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