Xeon Gold 6130H vs EPYC 4345P
Xeon Gold 6130H
EPYC 4345P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 4345P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6130H | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) | ✅ More affordable ($329) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Grado (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6130H | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+485%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) | ✅ More affordable ($329) |
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 6130H and EPYC 4345P
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.
EPYC 4345P
The EPYC 4345P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 May 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Grado (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,006 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6130H packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 4345P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P — a 39.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 4345P is built on the Grado (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6130H scores 35,440 against the EPYC 4345P's 36,006 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 4345P. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130H | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.5 GHz+49% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+81% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 32 MB (total)+45% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | — | Grado (2025) |
| PassMark | 35,440 | 36,006+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6130H uses the FCLGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the EPYC 4345P uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 5600 on the EPYC 4345P — the EPYC 4345P supports 71% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6130H supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 128 — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 2 (EPYC 4345P). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 28 (EPYC 4345P) — the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H) and AM5 (EPYC 4345P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130H | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCLGA3647 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 5600+110% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768+500% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+71% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 4345P). The EPYC 4345P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6130H requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401; EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130H | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, IOMMU |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6130H launched at $1894 MSRP, while the EPYC 4345P debuted at $329.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130H | EPYC 4345P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1894 | $329-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $329 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2025 |
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