Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Xeon Gold 6130

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

6 / 12

21,408

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Gold 6130

16 / 32

21,500

+0.4%

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

125%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

125%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

114%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

113%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

110%

#30

Xeon Gold 6130

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon Gold 6130
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6130 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon Gold 6130
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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and Xeon Gold 6130

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,408 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6130

The Xeon Gold 6130 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,500 points. Launch price was $1,894.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130 — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6130 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS scores 21,408 against the Xeon Gold 6130's 21,500 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon Gold 6130
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+32%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+67%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	22 MB+38%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	16 MB+1500%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	21,408	21,500
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,029
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,545

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS	Xeon Gold 6130
Socket	FP7	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	768 GB
RAM Channels	—	6
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	48

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6130). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6130 targets Server / Enterprise computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130 rivals EPYC 7301.