Xeon Gold 6346 vs EPYC 7551P
Xeon Gold 6346
EPYC 7551P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6346
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7551P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6346 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,195) | ✅ More affordable ($329) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6346 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+574%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,195) | ✅ 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 6346 and EPYC 7551P
Xeon Gold 6346
The Xeon Gold 6346 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 37,739 points. Launch price was $800.
EPYC 7551P
The EPYC 7551P 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 38,111 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6346 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the EPYC 7551P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7551P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6346 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551P — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6346 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6346 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the EPYC 7551P uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6346 scores 37,739 against the EPYC 7551P's 38,111 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7551P. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6346 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551P.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6346 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 37,739 | 38,111 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6346 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7551P uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6346 versus 2666 on the EPYC 7551P — the Xeon Gold 6346 supports 18.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6346 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 2048 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6346) vs 128 (EPYC 7551P) — the EPYC 7551P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6346) and SP3 (EPYC 7551P).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6346 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+20% | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+200% | 2048 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 128+100% |
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 6346) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7551P). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6346 rivals EPYC 73F3; EPYC 7551P rivals Xeon Platinum 8160.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6346 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, IOMMU |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6346 launched at $2708 MSRP, while the EPYC 7551P debuted at $2100. At current prices ($2195 vs $329), the EPYC 7551P is $1866 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6346 delivers 17.2 pts/$ vs 115.8 pts/$ for the EPYC 7551P — making the EPYC 7551P the 148.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6346 | EPYC 7551P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2708 | $2100-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2195 | $329-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.2 | 115.8+573% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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