Ryzen Z2 Extreme vs Xeon Gold 6152

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen Z2 Extreme

8 / 16

24,177

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Gold 6152

22 / 44

24,287

+0.5%

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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 6152

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

121%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

120%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

117%

#34

Xeon Gold 6152

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

92%

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 Z2 Extreme (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen Z2 Extreme	Xeon Gold 6152
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6152 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen Z2 Extreme	Xeon Gold 6152
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.

Ryzen Z2 Extreme Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6152 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Xeon Gold 6152

Ryzen Z2 Extreme

The Ryzen Z2 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,177 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6152

The Xeon Gold 6152 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30.25 MB. L2 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,287 points. Launch price was $3,655.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Z2 Extreme packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6152 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon Gold 6152 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 Extreme versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6152 — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 Extreme (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Z2 Extreme uses the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6152 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme scores 24,177 against the Xeon Gold 6152's 24,287 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6152. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen Z2 Extreme vs 30.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6152.

Feature	Ryzen Z2 Extreme	Xeon Gold 6152
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	22 / 44+175%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+35%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.1 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	16 MB	30.25 MB+89%
L2 Cache	8 MB	22 MB+175%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	24,177	24,287

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Z2 Extreme uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6152 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.