EPYC 7601 vs Xeon Gold 6130H

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7601

32 Cores64 Thrd180 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2017

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Xeon Gold 6130H

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7601

32 / 64

35,059

0.0%

Ryzen 7 5800HS

Ryzen 7 3800XT

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 / 32

35,440

+1.1%

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 7601

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.7% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+190.9% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 22 MB).
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,059 vs 35,440).
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Gold 6130H

2018

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W reduction.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7601 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,894 MSRP, while EPYC 7601 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

EPYC 7601

2017

Xeon Gold 6130H

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.7% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+190.9% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 22 MB).
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 125W instead of 180W, a 55W reduction.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (35,059 vs 35,440).
❌44% higher power demand at 180W vs 125W.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7601 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,894 MSRP, while EPYC 7601 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6130H better than EPYC 7601?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 7601 is ahead with a 14.7% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6130H pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark. EPYC 7601 also has the bigger cache pool with 190.9% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 22 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6130H is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 6130H is the smarter buy today. Xeon Gold 6130H is at an unclear MSRP at $1,894 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that EPYC 7601 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 14.7% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (18.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 6130H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2017), more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 32/64, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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

Xeon Gold 6130H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7601	Xeon Gold 6130H
1080p
low	187 FPS	182 FPS
medium	165 FPS	146 FPS
high	132 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	144 FPS
medium	127 FPS	114 FPS
high	97 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	67 FPS
medium	63 FPS	56 FPS
high	48 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7601	Xeon Gold 6130H
1080p
low	207 FPS	211 FPS
medium	188 FPS	186 FPS
high	160 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	182 FPS
medium	163 FPS	165 FPS
high	141 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	118 FPS
medium	103 FPS	107 FPS
high	92 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7601	Xeon Gold 6130H
1080p
low	620 FPS	697 FPS
medium	518 FPS	559 FPS
high	466 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	517 FPS	558 FPS
medium	432 FPS	453 FPS
high	378 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	355 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	405 FPS
medium	308 FPS	315 FPS
high	270 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	225 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7601	Xeon Gold 6130H
1080p
low	834 FPS	848 FPS
medium	759 FPS	771 FPS
high	652 FPS	666 FPS
ultra	565 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	667 FPS	684 FPS
medium	584 FPS	600 FPS
high	500 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	471 FPS
medium	427 FPS	423 FPS
high	375 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	327 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7601 and Xeon Gold 6130H

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.

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 7601 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7601 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7601 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6130H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The EPYC 7601 is built on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7601 scores 35,059 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130H. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7601 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.

Feature	EPYC 7601	Xeon Gold 6130H
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+100%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+5%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+191%	22 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	—
PassMark	35,059	35,440+1%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7601 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 2666 memory speed. The EPYC 7601 supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 768 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7601) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7601) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) — the EPYC 7601 offers 80 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7601) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).

Feature	EPYC 7601	Xeon Gold 6130H
Socket	TR4	FCLGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2666	2666
Max RAM Capacity	2048+167%	768
RAM Channels	8+33%	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+167%	48

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6130H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7601) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H). Direct competitor: EPYC 7601 rivals Xeon Platinum 8180; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.