Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Xeon Gold 6138
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Xeon Gold 6138
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6138
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 8840U and Xeon Gold 6138
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,934 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 8840U 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6138 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 23,934 against the Xeon Gold 6138's 24,108 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6138. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,400 vs 1,261, a 62.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,500 vs 15,439 (47.6% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6138). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 20 / 40+150% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+38% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 27.5 MB+72% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 20 MB+1900% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,934 | 24,108 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400+90% | 1,261 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,500 | 15,439+63% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6138 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6138 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6138 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6138). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6138) — the Xeon Gold 6138 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP7,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6138).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 768 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6138). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6138 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming, Xeon Gold 6138 targets Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U | Xeon Gold 6138 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Gaming | Server |
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