Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
VS
Xeon Gold 6138

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Xeon Gold 6138

AMD

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6138

20 Cores40 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

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 6138

#485
Xeon Gold 6258R
MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400
111%
#486
EPYC 9175F
MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703
111%
#488
EPYC 9534
MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999
110%
#489
EPYC 9654
MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345
109%
#490
EPYC 7H12
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340
109%
#491
EPYC 7742
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800
108%
#492
Xeon Platinum 8352M
MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471
108%
#493
Xeon Platinum 8570
MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595
106%
#494
EPYC 9184X
MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750
105%
#495
Xeon Platinum 8470
MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359
104%
#496
Xeon E7-8857 v2
MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995
102%
#497
Xeon Gold 6148
MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290
102%
#498
Xeon E5-1681 V3
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200
101%
#499
Xeon W-3275
MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550
101%
#500
Xeon Gold 6138
MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300
100%
#501
Xeon E5-2690 v4
MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389
100%
#502
Xeon Platinum 8362
MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740
99%
#503
Xeon W-3275M
MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449
98%
#504
Xeon E5-2660 v3
MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150
98%
#505
Xeon E5-2679 v4
MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500
97%
#506
Xeon E5-2680 v3
MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212
92%
#507
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000
91%
#508
Xeon E7-8895 v2
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65
91%
#509
EPYC 9754
MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631
90%
#509
EPYC 9684X
MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756
90%
#511
Xeon D-1587
MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443
89%
#512
Xeon E5-2687W v4
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138
89%
#513
Xeon W-3265
MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400
89%
#514
Xeon E5-2658A V3
MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200
88%
#515
Xeon E5-4640 v4
MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6138
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6138 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6138
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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 PRO 350 and Xeon Gold 6138

AMD

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 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: 24,044 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6138

The Xeon Gold 6138 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,108 points. Launch price was $2,612.

Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6138 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138 — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6138 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 24,044 against the Xeon Gold 6138's 24,108 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6138. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6138
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock
5 GHz+35%
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB
27.5 MB+244%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
20 MB+1900%
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Krackan Point (2025)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
24,044
24,108
Geekbench 6 Single
1,261
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,439
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6138 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6138
Socket
FP8
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
768 GB
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6138). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6138 targets Server.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6138
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Server
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6138 debuted at $2612. At current prices ($0 vs $300), the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is $300 cheaper.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6138
MSRP
$0-100%
$2612
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$300
Performance per Dollar
80.4
Release Date
2025
2017