Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Xeon Gold 6348
Ryzen 9 8940HX
Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8940HX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6348
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,097) |
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 9 8940HX and Xeon Gold 6348
Ryzen 9 8940HX
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 51,161 points. Launch price was $499.
Xeon Gold 6348
The Xeon Gold 6348 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 235 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 51,843 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 8940HX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6348 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6348 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6348 — a 40.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8940HX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Dragon Range (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 8940HX scores 51,161 against the Xeon Gold 6348's 51,843 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6348. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 8940HX vs 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6348.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+51% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB (total)+52% | 42 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Dragon Range (2025) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 51,161 | 51,843+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the FL1 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6348 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 8940HX versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6348 — the Xeon Gold 6348 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6348 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6348). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6348) — the Xeon Gold 6348 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FL1 (Ryzen 9 8940HX) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6348).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FL1 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 3200+63900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+1638300% | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 64+129% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 9 8940HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6348). The Ryzen 9 8940HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Gold 6348 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6348 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 8940HX | Xeon Gold 6348 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
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