Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs Xeon Gold 6132

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

6 / 12

22,373

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Gold 6132

14 / 28

22,244

0.0%

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 PRO 8640U

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

104%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

104%

#141

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

99%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

98%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

96%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6132

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

121%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

120%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

110%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

110%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

106%

#26

Xeon Gold 6132

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

84%

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 8640U (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U	Xeon Gold 6132
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
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 6132 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U	Xeon Gold 6132
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 8640U Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6132 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U and Xeon Gold 6132

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U 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: 22,373 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6132

The Xeon Gold 6132 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 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 22,244 points. Launch price was $2,111.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6132 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon Gold 6132 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6132 — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6132 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U scores 22,373 against the Xeon Gold 6132's 22,244 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6132.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U	Xeon Gold 6132
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	14 / 28+133%
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)	14 MB+1300%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	22,373	22,244

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6132 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.