EPYC 4345P vs Xeon Gold 6130H

CPU

GPU

EPYC 4345P

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2025

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Xeon Gold 6130H

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 4345P

8 / 16

36,006

+1.6%

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

Ryzen 7 5800XT

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 / 32

35,440

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About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 4345P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.8% higher average FPS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+45.5% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Costs $1,565 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,894 MSRP).
✅Delivers 484.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 109.4 vs 18.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,894 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon Gold 6130H

2018

Why buy it

✅71.4% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4345P across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,440 vs 36,006).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.7 vs 109.4 PassMark/$ ($1,894 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

EPYC 4345P

2025

Xeon Gold 6130H

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.8% higher average FPS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+45.5% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Costs $1,565 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,894 MSRP).
✅Delivers 484.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 109.4 vs 18.7 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,894 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅71.4% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 4345P across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (35,440 vs 36,006).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.7 vs 109.4 PassMark/$ ($1,894 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 4345P better than Xeon Gold 6130H?

Yes. EPYC 4345P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 41.8% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 4345P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 41.8% more average FPS across 36 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 4345P is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 45.5% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 22 MB).

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

EPYC 4345P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 4345P is $1,565 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $1,894 MSRP, and it gives you a 41.8% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 484.9% better value on MSRP (109.4 vs 18.7 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 4345P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2018), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of FCLGA3647, 45.5% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 22 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 16/32. 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 4345P Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6130H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Gold 6130H
1080p
low	257 FPS	182 FPS
medium	239 FPS	146 FPS
high	207 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	220 FPS	144 FPS
medium	185 FPS	114 FPS
high	153 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	153 FPS	67 FPS
medium	128 FPS	56 FPS
high	100 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Gold 6130H
1080p
low	630 FPS	211 FPS
medium	526 FPS	186 FPS
high	436 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	182 FPS
medium	470 FPS	165 FPS
high	395 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	118 FPS
medium	281 FPS	107 FPS
high	265 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Gold 6130H
1080p
low	900 FPS	697 FPS
medium	747 FPS	559 FPS
high	664 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	570 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	725 FPS	558 FPS
medium	581 FPS	453 FPS
high	504 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	355 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	405 FPS
medium	415 FPS	315 FPS
high	373 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Gold 6130H
1080p
low	900 FPS	848 FPS
medium	900 FPS	771 FPS
high	856 FPS	666 FPS
ultra	772 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	855 FPS	684 FPS
medium	756 FPS	600 FPS
high	663 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	570 FPS	471 FPS
medium	509 FPS	423 FPS
high	459 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	400 FPS	327 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 4345P and Xeon Gold 6130H

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 4345P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the EPYC 4345P versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 39.1% clock advantage for the EPYC 4345P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 4345P is built on the Grado (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 4345P scores 36,006 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 1.6% lead for the EPYC 4345P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 4345P vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.

Feature	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Gold 6130H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	5.5 GHz+49%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+81%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+45%	22 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Grado (2025)	—
PassMark	36,006+2%	35,440

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 4345P uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the EPYC 4345P versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H — 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: 2 (EPYC 4345P) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H). PCIe lanes: 28 (EPYC 4345P) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) — the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM5 (EPYC 4345P) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).

Feature	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Gold 6130H
Socket	AM5	FCLGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+110%	2666
Max RAM Capacity	128	768+500%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	48+71%

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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 4345P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H). The EPYC 4345P includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6130H requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: EPYC 4345P rivals Xeon E-2488; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.

Feature	EPYC 4345P	Xeon Gold 6130H
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 4345P launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6130H debuted at $1894. On MSRP ($329 vs $1894), the EPYC 4345P is $1565 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 4345P delivers 109.4 pts/$ vs 18.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6130H — making the EPYC 4345P the 141.6% better value option.