Ryzen 5 5600X vs Xeon Gold 6138T
Ryzen 5 5600X
Xeon Gold 6138T
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6138T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+218%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Xeon Gold 6138T
Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6138T
The Xeon Gold 6138T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,356 points. Launch price was $2,742.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6138T offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138T has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138T — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6138T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Xeon Gold 6138T's 20,356 — a 7.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138T.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 20 / 40+233% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+85% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+16% | 27.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 20 MB+3900% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 21,845+7% | 20,356 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,030 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,988 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6138T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6138T supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6138T). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6138T) — the Xeon Gold 6138T offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6138T).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 768 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 48+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Gold 6138T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs Yes (Xeon Gold 6138T). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6138T debuted at $2742. At current prices ($135 vs $400), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $265 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 50.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6138T — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 104.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon Gold 6138T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-89% | $2742 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135-66% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.8+218% | 50.9 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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