Ryzen 7 7700X vs Xeon Gold 6338T

Ryzen 7 7700X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022

Xeon Gold 6338T

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7700X

8 / 16

35,607

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6338T

24 / 48

35,801

+0.5%

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 6338T

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

110%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

109%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

109%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

107%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

106%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

106%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

106%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

105%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

105%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

104%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

103%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

103%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

101%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

100%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

100%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

99%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

97%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

96%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

95%

#476

EPYC 9745

MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588

94%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

94%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

94%

#479

EPYC 7763

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513

94%

#480

EPYC 9734

MSRP: $9600|Avg: $6598

93%

#481

Xeon Platinum 8160M

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350

93%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

92%

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

92%

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

91%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

90%

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 ($1,795) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6338T is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($249)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,795)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 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 ($1,546 less, 86% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+617%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($249)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,795)

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 6338T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7700X and Xeon Gold 6338T

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 6338T

The Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338T has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7700X versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T — a 45.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7700X (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7700X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35,607 against the Xeon Gold 6338T's 35,801 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338T. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7700X vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	24 / 48+200%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+59%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+114%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	36 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	35,607	35,801
Cinebench R23 Multi	20,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	14,000	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7700X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7700X versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T — the Xeon Gold 6338T supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338T supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7700X) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6338T). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 7700X) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338T) — the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B650,X670,X670E,X870 (Ryzen 7 7700X) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
Socket	AM5	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	3200+63900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+2184433%	6144
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	24	64+167%

🔧

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 6338T). The Ryzen 7 7700X includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6338T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7700X rivals Core i7-13700K; Xeon Gold 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7700X	Xeon Gold 6338T
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7700X launched at $399 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338T debuted at $3139. At current prices ($249 vs $1795), the Ryzen 7 7700X is $1546 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7700X delivers 143.0 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338T — making the Ryzen 7 7700X the 151% better value option.