EPYC 7601 vs Xeon Gold 6238R
EPYC 7601
Xeon Gold 6238R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6238R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612) |
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 6238R
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 6238R
The Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 34,751 points. Launch price was $2,612.
Processing Power
The EPYC 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7601 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the Xeon Gold 6238R's 34,751 — a 0.9% lead for the EPYC 7601. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+14% | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+66% | 38.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 28 MB+5500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Naples (2017−2018) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 35,059 | 34,751 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 21,433 |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6238R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7601 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R — 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 1 TB — 199.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7601) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) — the EPYC 7601 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R).
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 | 1 TB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+167% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6238R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6238R). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R.
| Feature | EPYC 7601 | Xeon Gold 6238R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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