
Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 vs Xeon Gold 6130H

Ryzen 9 PRO 5945

Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Xeon 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
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Xeon Gold 6130H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) |
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 PRO 5945 and Xeon Gold 6130H

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.

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.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Xeon 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 | — |
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).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Xeon 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% |
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.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 | Xeon 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 | — |
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