Ryzen 5 7640U
VS
Xeon Gold 6126T

Ryzen 5 7640U vs Xeon Gold 6126T

AMD

Ryzen 5 7640U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6126T

12 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

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 7640U

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
102%
#11
Ryzen 5 7640U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
96%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
94%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
90%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6126T

#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
137%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
132%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
131%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
129%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
123%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
121%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
119%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
105%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
101%
#76
Xeon Gold 6126T
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7640U (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 5 7640UXeon Gold 6126T
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6126T (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 5 7640UXeon Gold 6126T
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 7640U and Xeon Gold 6126T

AMD

Ryzen 5 7640U

The Ryzen 5 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,856 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6126T

The Xeon Gold 6126T 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,821 points. Launch price was $1,865.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7640U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6126T offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6126T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7640U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6126T — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7640U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7640U uses the Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6126T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7640U scores 20,856 against the Xeon Gold 6126T's 20,821 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7640U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7640U vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6126T.

FeatureRyzen 5 7640UXeon Gold 6126T
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+32%
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+35%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
19.25 MB+20%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
12 MB+1100%
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Phoenix-U (Zen 4) (2023)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
20,856
20,821
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7640U uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6126T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7640UXeon Gold 6126T
Socket
FP8
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0