Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs Xeon Gold 6130T
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Xeon Gold 6130T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Xeon Gold 6130T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Xeon Gold 6130T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 PRO 250 and Xeon Gold 6130T
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,789 points. Launch price was $299.
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 PRO 250 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130T — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6130T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 scores 21,789 against the Xeon Gold 6130T's 21,804 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130T. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130T.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Xeon Gold 6130T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+38% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 22 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 21,789 | 21,804 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Xeon Gold 6130T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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