CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Xeon Gold 6262
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6262
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6262
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 6262
The Xeon Gold 6262 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA 3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,823 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6262 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is built on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 scores 21,789 against the Xeon Gold 6262's 21,823 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 24 / 48+200% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+42% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+74% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 33 MB+106% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) | — |
| PassMark | 21,789 | 21,823 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6262 uses LGA 3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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