Ryzen 7 7736U
VS
Xeon Gold 6130T

Ryzen 7 7736U vs Xeon Gold 6130T

AMD

Ryzen 7 7736U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6130T

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 7736U

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
114%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
104%
#62
Ryzen 7 7736U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
100%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130T

#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
124%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
123%
#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
112%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
112%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
108%
#28
Xeon Gold 6130T
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
86%
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 7 7736U (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 7736UXeon Gold 6130T
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6130T (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 7736UXeon Gold 6130T
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 7 7736U and Xeon Gold 6130T

AMD

Ryzen 7 7736U

The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6130T

The Xeon Gold 6130T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 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: 21,804 points. Launch price was $1,988.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7736U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130T offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130T has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130T — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7736U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7736U uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6130T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7736U scores 21,696 against the Xeon Gold 6130T's 21,804 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130T. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7736U vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130T.

FeatureRyzen 7 7736UXeon Gold 6130T
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+27%
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.7 GHz+29%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
22 MB+38%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
16 MB+3100%
Process
6 nm-57%
14 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
21,696
21,804
Cinebench R23 Multi
12,768
Geekbench 6 Single
1,869
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,020
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7736U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 7736UXeon Gold 6130T
Socket
FP7
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6130T). The Ryzen 7 7736U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon Gold 6130T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.

FeatureRyzen 7 7736UXeon Gold 6130T
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use
Productivity