EPYC 7601 vs Xeon Gold 6130H
EPYC 7601
Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
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 Xeon Gold 6130H
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.
Xeon Gold 6130H
The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6130H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7601 is built on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130H. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+100% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+191% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 35,059 | 35,440+1% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 2666 memory speed. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 768 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7601) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) — the EPYC 7601 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | FCLGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048+167% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6130H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H). Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d |
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