Ryzen 9 PRO 5945
VS
Xeon Gold 6130H

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs Xeon Gold 6130H

AMD

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

12 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130H

#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
148%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
114%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
113%
#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
104%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
103%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($1,894) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6130H is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 9 PRO 5945Xeon Gold 6130H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($1,894 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 9 PRO 5945Xeon Gold 6130H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 PRO 5945 and Xeon Gold 6130H

AMD

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 34,549 points. Launch price was $499.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6130H

The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is built on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 scores 34,549 against the Xeon Gold 6130H's 35,440 — a 2.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130H. L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H.

FeatureRyzen 9 PRO 5945Xeon Gold 6130H
Cores / Threads
12 / 24
16 / 32+33%
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+27%
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz+43%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
64 MB+191%
22 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark
34,549
35,440+3%
Cinebench R23 Multi
23,200
Geekbench 6 Single
2,175
Geekbench 6 Multi
12,500
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130H uses FCLGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 versus 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H — the Xeon Gold 6130H supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6130H supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 128 GB 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) — the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X570,B550,A520,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H).

FeatureRyzen 9 PRO 5945Xeon Gold 6130H
Socket
AM4
FCLGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
2666+66550%
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB+17476167%
768
RAM Channels
2
6+200%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
48+140%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6130H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 9 PRO 5945) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6130H). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 targets High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 rivals Core i9-12900; Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401.

FeatureRyzen 9 PRO 5945Xeon Gold 6130H
Integrated GPU
No
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
High-end Gaming