Xeon Gold 5416S vs EPYC 7601
Xeon Gold 5416S
EPYC 7601
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5416S
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7601
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5416S | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,445) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5416S | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,445) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon Gold 5416S and EPYC 7601
Xeon Gold 5416S
The Xeon Gold 5416S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 35,515 points. Launch price was $944.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5416S packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7601 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5416S versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5416S (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5416S uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the EPYC 7601 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5416S scores 35,515 against the EPYC 7601's 35,059 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 5416S. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon Gold 5416S vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 64 MB (total)+113% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 35,515+1% | 35,059 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5416S uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7601 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4400 on the Xeon Gold 5416S versus 2666 on the EPYC 7601 — the Xeon Gold 5416S supports 49.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5416S supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5416S) vs 128 (EPYC 7601) — the EPYC 7601 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4677 (Xeon Gold 5416S) and SP3 (EPYC 7601).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4400+65% | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096+100% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80 | 128+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 5416S supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5416S) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5416S rivals EPYC 8124P; EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5416S | EPYC 7601 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SVM |
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