Ryzen 5 7600X
VS
Xeon Platinum 8180M

Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon Platinum 8180M

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon Platinum 8180M

28 Cores56 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
112%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
112%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
110%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
110%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
110%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
109%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
106%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
103%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
103%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
102%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
102%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
102%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
101%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
101%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
101%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
100%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
100%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
99%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
99%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
98%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
98%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
98%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
98%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
98%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
98%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
98%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
97%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
97%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
96%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
96%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180M

#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
103%
#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
100%
#170
Xeon Platinum 8180M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
99%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
98%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
98%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
97%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Platinum 8180M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XXeon Platinum 8180M
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7600X ($178), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($178 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XXeon Platinum 8180M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Xeon Platinum 8180M

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon Platinum 8180M

The Xeon Platinum 8180M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 30,313 points. Launch price was $13,011.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8180M offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180M has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180M — a 33% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8180M uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Xeon Platinum 8180M's 30,313 — a 6.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8180M. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,300 vs 25,000 (48.1% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,900 vs 1,000, a 97.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,800 vs 21,854 (45.2% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8180M). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180M.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon Platinum 8180M
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
28 / 56+367%
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz+39%
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
4.7 GHz+88%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)
38.5 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache
6 MB+500%
1 MB (per core)
Process
5 nm, 6 nm-64%
14 nm
Architecture
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
28,325
30,313+7%
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,300
25,000+63%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,900+190%
1,000
Geekbench 6 Multi
13,800
21,854+58%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8180M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8180M — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8180M supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180M). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180M) — the Xeon Platinum 8180M offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and C620 (Xeon Platinum 8180M).

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon Platinum 8180M
Socket
AM5
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200+25%
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
1536 GB+1100%
RAM Channels
2
6+200%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
48+71%
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8180M). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon Platinum 8180M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming, Xeon Platinum 8180M targets Mission Critical Datacenter. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K; Xeon Platinum 8180M rivals EPYC 7551.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon Platinum 8180M
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
No
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Gaming
Mission Critical Datacenter