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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 7601

2017

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅700% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌542.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 moves to FP8 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 180W, a 152W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 890M, while EPYC 7601 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,585 vs 35,059).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7601, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

EPYC 7601

2017

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅700% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 180W, a 152W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 890M, while EPYC 7601 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌542.9% higher power demand at 180W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 moves to FP8 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,585 vs 35,059).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7601, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 better than EPYC 7601?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7601 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7601 is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2017), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of TR4, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7601 Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7601	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	187 FPS	245 FPS
medium	165 FPS	230 FPS
high	132 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	216 FPS
medium	127 FPS	184 FPS
high	97 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	150 FPS
medium	63 FPS	128 FPS
high	48 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7601	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	207 FPS	262 FPS
medium	188 FPS	220 FPS
high	160 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	232 FPS
medium	163 FPS	203 FPS
high	141 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	154 FPS
medium	103 FPS	140 FPS
high	92 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7601	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	620 FPS	738 FPS
medium	518 FPS	587 FPS
high	466 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	429 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	661 FPS
medium	432 FPS	533 FPS
high	378 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	482 FPS
medium	308 FPS	403 FPS
high	270 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	301 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7601	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
1080p
low	834 FPS	865 FPS
medium	759 FPS	809 FPS
high	652 FPS	694 FPS
ultra	565 FPS	625 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	757 FPS
medium	584 FPS	680 FPS
high	500 FPS	583 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	515 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	518 FPS
medium	427 FPS	473 FPS
high	375 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	369 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7601 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,585 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — a 45.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The EPYC 7601 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 34,585 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 7601. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Feature	EPYC 7601	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+167%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	5.1 GHz+59%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+300%	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)
PassMark	35,059+1%	34,585
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	22,246
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,865
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,100

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the EPYC 7601 versus LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — the EPYC 7601 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7601) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) — the EPYC 7601 offers 112 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375).

Feature	EPYC 7601	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Socket	TR4	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	2666+53220%	LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	2048	256 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	8+300%	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	128+700%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the EPYC 7601 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook. Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.