CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Xeon Gold 6138
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 5755G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6138
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 5755G and Xeon Gold 6138
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,216 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6138
The Xeon Gold 6138 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,108 points. Launch price was $2,612.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6138 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6138 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 24,216 against the Xeon Gold 6138's 24,108 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 20 / 40+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+90% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 27.5 MB+72% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 20 MB+3900% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 24,216 | 24,108 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,261 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,439 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6138 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6138). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6138 targets Server.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G launched at $300 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6138 debuted at $2612. At current prices ($180 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G delivers 134.5 pts/$ vs 80.4 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6138 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G the 50.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-89% | $2612 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-40% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 134.5+67% | 80.4 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2017 |
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