Ryzen 7 7700X vs Xeon Gold 6130H

Ryzen 7 7700X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7700X

8 / 16

35,607

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 / 32

35,440

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 7 7700X

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

105%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

104%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

104%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

104%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

104%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

104%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

104%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

103%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

103%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

102%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

102%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

102%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

101%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

101%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

74%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

101%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

100%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

99%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

99%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

98%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

98%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

97%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

97%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

97%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

96%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

95%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

95%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

95%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

95%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

95%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130H

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

148%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

114%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

113%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

104%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

103%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

100%

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 ($1,894) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6130H is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6130H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($249)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7700X ($249), 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 ($1,645 less, 87% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6130H
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+664%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($249)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894)

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 7 7700X Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6130H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7700X and Xeon Gold 6130H

Ryzen 7 7700X

The Ryzen 7 7700X 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,607 points. Launch price was $399.

Xeon Gold 6130H

The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7700X versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7700X (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7700X is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35,607 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7700X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7700X vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6130H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+46%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+114%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+45%	22 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	—
PassMark	35,607	35,440
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7700X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7700X versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H — the Xeon Gold 6130H supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6130H supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7700X) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 7700X) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) — the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X670E,X870 (Ryzen 7 7700X) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6130H
Socket	AM5	FCLGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	2666+53220%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+17476167%	768
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	24	48+100%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7700X 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 7 7700X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H). The Ryzen 7 7700X includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6130H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7700X rivals Core i7-13700K; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.