Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H
VS
Xeon D-2766NT

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H vs Xeon D-2766NT

AMD

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon D-2766NT

14 Cores28 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

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 D-2766NT

#361
Xeon Silver 4114
MSRP: $612|Avg: $30
109%
#362
EPYC 7532
MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225
109%
#363
Xeon W-2191B
MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39
108%
#364
Xeon Gold 5320
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834
108%
#365
EPYC 7513
MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389
107%
#366
Xeon Silver 4216
MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800
106%
#367
EPYC 9454P
MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333
105%
#369
Xeon Gold 6542Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
102%
#370
EPYC 7502
MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299
102%
#371
Xeon 6730P
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
101%
#372
Xeon Gold 6330
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128
101%
#373
Xeon Gold 6548Y+
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
100%
#374
Xeon Gold 6448H
MSRP: $3658|Avg: N/A
100%
#375
Xeon D-2766NT
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212
100%
#376
Xeon Gold 6442Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
99%
#377
Xeon 6740P
MSRP: $4650|Avg: $4650
99%
#378
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
MSRP: $7999|Avg: $7999
98%
#379
Xeon W-3345
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $3319
98%
#380
Xeon Gold 6526Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
97%
#382
Xeon Platinum 8352Y
MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A
96%
#383
EPYC 7551P
MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329
93%
#384
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999
92%
#385
EPYC 9375F
MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108
92%
#386
Xeon w9-3475X
MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930
89%
#388
EPYC 9254
MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099
87%
#389
Xeon Gold 5220R
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015
87%
#390
EPYC 9555P
MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130
86%
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 ($212) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-2766NT is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 9 PRO 6950HXeon D-2766NT
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($212)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H ($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 ($212 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 9 PRO 6950HXeon D-2766NT
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($212)

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 6950H and Xeon D-2766NT

AMD

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon D-2766NT

The Xeon D-2766NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,013 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2766NT offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon D-2766NT has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2766NT — a 45% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is built on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 23,781 against the Xeon D-2766NT's 24,013 — a 1% lead for the Xeon D-2766NT. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H vs 20 MB on the Xeon D-2766NT.

FeatureRyzen 9 PRO 6950HXeon D-2766NT
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
14 / 28+75%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+58%
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+65%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
20 MB+25%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
6 nm-40%
10 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark
23,781
24,013
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2766NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 9 PRO 6950HXeon D-2766NT
Socket
FP7
FCBGA2579
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0