Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
VS
Xeon Gold 6140

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Xeon Gold 6140

AMD

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6140

18 Cores36 Thrd140 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 6140

#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
144%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
111%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
111%
#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
101%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
101%
#23
Xeon Gold 6140
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
98%
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 6140
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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6140 (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 6140
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 PRO 350 and Xeon Gold 6140

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 6140

The Xeon Gold 6140 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,187 points. Launch price was $2,445.

Processing Power

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6140 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6140 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6140 — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6140 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 24,044 against the Xeon Gold 6140's 24,187 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6140. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6140.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6140
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock
5 GHz+35%
3.7 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.3 GHz+15%
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)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
24,044
24,187
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6140 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6140
Socket
FP8
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
2666
Max RAM Capacity
768
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 6140). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6140 rivals EPYC 7451.

FeatureRyzen AI 7 PRO 350Xeon Gold 6140
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d