Ryzen AI 7 350
VS
Xeon Gold 6240

Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Xeon Gold 6240

AMD

Ryzen AI 7 350

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6240

18 Cores36 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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 6240

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
609%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
4%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
11%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
10%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
10%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
10%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
115%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
102%
#11
Xeon Gold 6240
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
79%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
79%
#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
72%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
71%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
69%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen AI 7 350 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen AI 7 350Xeon Gold 6240
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6240 (2019) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen AI 7 350Xeon Gold 6240
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 AI 7 350 and Xeon Gold 6240

AMD

Ryzen AI 7 350

The Ryzen AI 7 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,897 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6240

The Xeon Gold 6240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,918 points. Launch price was $2,445.

Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 7 350 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 350 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240 — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 350 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6240 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 24,897 against the Xeon Gold 6240's 24,918 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6240. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 350 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 350Xeon Gold 6240
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock
5 GHz+28%
3.9 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.6 GHz+30%
L3 Cache
8 MB
24.75 MB+209%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
18 MB+1700%
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Krackan Point (2025)
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark
24,897
24,918
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6240 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 350Xeon Gold 6240
Socket
FP8
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0