EPYC 7601

Details and Benchmarks for AMD EPYC 7601

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for EPYC 7601 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,286 Rank: 626
Rank Name Score Visual
622 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 5,298
+0.2%
623 Core i7-9750H 5,298
+0.2%
624 Xeon E5-2628L v4 5,287
+0%
625 Core i7-6920HQ 5,286
+0%
626 EPYC 7601 5,286
627 Core i7-7567U 5,285
+-0%
628 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 5,284
+-0%
629 Core i7-4770K 5,284
+-0%
630 Xeon W-2125 5,283
-0.1%
631 Core i3-8100 5,283
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for EPYC 7601 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,651 Rank: 337
Rank Name Score Visual
333 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,659
+0.1%
334 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,658
+0.1%
335 Core i9-9980HK 5,653
+0%
336 Core i7-10700KF 5,652
+0%
337 EPYC 7601 5,651
338 EPYC 7501 5,650
+-0%
339 Xeon Gold 6242 5,647
-0.1%
340 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,645
-0.1%
341 Xeon W-1350P 5,643
-0.1%
342 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,634
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for EPYC 7601 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,043 Rank: 915
Rank Name Score Visual
911 Core i7-3920XM 5,049
+0.1%
912 Core i3-4160 5,045
+0%
913 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 5,044
+0%
914 Core i5-3475S 5,044
+0%
915 EPYC 7601 5,043
916 Core i7-2600K 5,043
+0%
917 Core i7-4870HQ 5,041
+-0%
918 Xeon D-2141I 5,039
-0.1%
919 EPYC 7702 5,036
-0.1%
920 Ryzen 5 3550H 5,035
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for EPYC 7601 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,874 Rank: 117
Rank Name Score Visual
113 Xeon Platinum 8180M 5,905
+0.5%
114 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 5,901
+0.5%
115 EPYC 7302P 5,880
+0.1%
116 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 5,875
+0%
117 EPYC 7601 5,874
118 Xeon w5-2455X 5,861
-0.2%
119 Ryzen 9 5900 5,853
-0.4%
120 Xeon Gold 6346 5,850
-0.4%
121 Xeon W-3265M 5,846
-0.5%
122 Xeon Platinum 8176 5,844
-0.5%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for EPYC 7601 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,712 Rank: 63
Rank Name Score Visual
59 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 6,758
+0.7%
60 Xeon w7-3455 6,752
+0.6%
61 Xeon Platinum 8351N 6,725
+0.2%
62 Ryzen 9 7945HX 6,717
+0.1%
63 EPYC 7601 6,712
64 Core Ultra 9 275HX 6,645
-1%
65 Xeon W-3345 6,635
-1.1%
66 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 6,591
-1.8%
67 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,585
-1.9%
68 EPYC 7352 6,580
-2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for EPYC 7601 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,650 Rank: 151
Rank Name Score Visual
147 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 5,657
+0.1%
148 Core i9-9990XE 5,655
+0.1%
149 Core i9-7960X 5,653
+0.1%
150 Core i9-9940X 5,650
+0%
151 EPYC 7601 5,650
152 Core Ultra 7 255H 5,649
+-0%
153 Xeon W-2195 5,640
-0.2%
154 Xeon Gold 6150 5,639
-0.2%
155 Xeon Gold 6252 5,635
-0.3%
156 Core i9-10940X 5,633
-0.3%

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EPYC 7601 Details

Ranking #625 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD EPYC 7601 represents a significant step in server-grade computing, though it now sits well behind modern processors in the broader landscape. Launched in 2017, this CPU is based on AMD’s Zen (Naples) architecture and remains relevant in legacy server environments where high core counts and memory capacity are prioritized over single-threaded performance. Its 32-core, 64-thread design, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allows it to handle dense workloads such as virtualization, data processing, and enterprise applications effectively, particularly when paired with another EPYC 7601 in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.2 GHz, though sustained performance varies depending on core utilization—turbo frequencies drop significantly beyond 16 cores. Built on a 14 nm process by GlobalFoundries, the chip integrates 19.2 billion transistors across four dies, each measuring 213 mm². This multi-chip module design enables a substantial L3 cache of 64 MiB, complemented by 1 MiB of L1 data cache and 2 MiB of L1 instruction cache, with 16 MiB of L2 cache across all cores. The eight-channel DDR4-2666 memory interface supports up to 2,097,152 MiB of ECC memory and achieves a peak bandwidth of 170.6 GB/s.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the EPYC 7601 supports a wide array of advanced technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V for virtualization, along with Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) for enhanced security. It uses the FCLGA-4094 socket and is designed for high-TDP environments, with a thermal envelope of 180 W, necessitating robust cooling solutions. PCIe 3.0 support provides up to 128 lanes, making it suitable for high-speed storage and networking expansion.

In benchmark testing, the EPYC 7601 scores 5286 in overall performance, placing it ahead of some Xeon and Ryzen models but far behind current-generation processors. Its single-core score of 5043 ranks it at #915, indicating modest performance in tasks reliant on high clock speeds, while its multicore score of 5651, ranking #337, reflects its strength in parallel processing. The processor outperforms some older server chips like the EPYC 7501 and Xeon Gold 6242 but trails behind newer models such as the EPYC 7702 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

As of March 2026, the EPYC 7601 remains a viable option for legacy server deployments where cost-effective, high-core-count processing is required. While it cannot compete with today’s top-tier CPUs in single-threaded performance or efficiency, its architecture, memory bandwidth, and virtualization capabilities continue to make it a practical choice in data centers and enterprise environments that prioritize scalability and reliability over cutting-edge performance.
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AMD EPYC 7601

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: EPYC 7601
Family: EPYC
Series: 7000
Model Number: 7601
Cores: 32
Threads: 64
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen
Core Name: Naples
Core Family: 23
Core Model: 1
Socket: Socket
Package: FCLGA-4094
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 2
TDP: 180 W
Release Price: $4,200.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 3072 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 2048 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 1024 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 16 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 64 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 8
Maximum Memory: 2,048 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 158.95 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 213 mm²
Transistor Count: 19.20 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT SME SEV
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