EPYC 7551P vs Xeon Gold 6346

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7551P

32 Cores64 Thrd180 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

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Xeon Gold 6346

16 Cores32 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7551P

32 / 64

38,111

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6346

16 / 32

37,739

0.0%

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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7551P

2017

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).
✅Costs $608 less on MSRP ($2,100 MSRP vs $2,708 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.1 vs 13.9 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $2,708 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 205W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6346 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon Gold 6346

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +43.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (37,739 vs 38,111).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.9 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($2,708 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).

EPYC 7551P

2017

Xeon Gold 6346

2021

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).
✅Costs $608 less on MSRP ($2,100 MSRP vs $2,708 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 18.1 vs 13.9 PassMark/$ ($2,100 MSRP vs $2,708 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 205W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +43.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6346 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (37,739 vs 38,111).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (36 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.9 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($2,708 MSRP vs $2,100 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7551P better than Xeon Gold 6346?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6346 is ahead with a 43.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7551P pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. EPYC 7551P also has the bigger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7551P is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7551P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 7551P is $608 cheaper on MSRP at $2,100 MSRP versus $2,708 MSRP, and it gives you 1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6346 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 43.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 30.2% better value on MSRP (18.1 vs 13.9 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 6346 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7551P Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6346 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Gold 6346
1080p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	165 FPS	150 FPS
high	132 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	157 FPS
medium	127 FPS	122 FPS
high	97 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	72 FPS
medium	63 FPS	60 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Gold 6346
1080p
low	207 FPS	415 FPS
medium	188 FPS	364 FPS
high	160 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	355 FPS
medium	163 FPS	317 FPS
high	141 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	220 FPS
medium	103 FPS	200 FPS
high	92 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	136 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Gold 6346
1080p
low	620 FPS	943 FPS
medium	518 FPS	856 FPS
high	466 FPS	810 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	719 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	784 FPS
medium	432 FPS	673 FPS
high	378 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	567 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	503 FPS
medium	308 FPS	395 FPS
high	270 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	288 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Gold 6346
1080p
low	834 FPS	943 FPS
medium	758 FPS	918 FPS
high	651 FPS	790 FPS
ultra	561 FPS	670 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	819 FPS
medium	584 FPS	703 FPS
high	500 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	506 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	594 FPS
medium	427 FPS	516 FPS
high	375 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	383 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7551P and Xeon Gold 6346

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7551P packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6346 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7551P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 7551P versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6346 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6346 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The EPYC 7551P uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6346 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7551P scores 38,111 against the Xeon Gold 6346's 37,739 — a 1% lead for the EPYC 7551P. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7551P vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6346.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Gold 6346
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+100%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.1 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+78%	36 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	38,111	37,739

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7551P uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6346 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7551P versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6346 — 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: 128 (EPYC 7551P) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6346) — the EPYC 7551P offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7551P) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6346).

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Gold 6346
Socket	TR4	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	2666	3200+20%
Max RAM Capacity	2048	6144+200%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 7551P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6346). Direct competitor: EPYC 7551P rivals Xeon Platinum 8160; Xeon Gold 6346 rivals EPYC 73F3.

Feature	EPYC 7551P	Xeon Gold 6346
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7551P launched at $2100 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6346 debuted at $2708. On MSRP ($2100 vs $2708), the EPYC 7551P is $608 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7551P delivers 18.1 pts/$ vs 13.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6346 — making the EPYC 7551P the 26.3% better value option.