EPYC 7601 vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
EPYC 7601
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
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 AI 9 HX 375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AI 9 HX 375
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 AI 9 HX 375
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,585 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — a 45.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7601 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 34,585 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 7601. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+167% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz+59% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+300% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) |
| PassMark | 35,059+1% | 34,585 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 22,246 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,865 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,100 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7601 versus LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — the EPYC 7601 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7601) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) — the EPYC 7601 offers 112 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375).
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+53220% | LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 256 GB+13107100% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+700% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the EPYC 7601 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook. Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | — | AI-Notebook |
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