Xeon 6357P
VS
Ryzen AI 9 365

Xeon 6357P vs Ryzen AI 9 365

Intel

Xeon 6357P

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025
VS
AMD

Ryzen AI 9 365

10 Cores20 Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

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 Xeon 6357P

#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
103%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
103%
#196
Xeon 6515P
MSRP: $740|Avg: $886
101%
#201
Xeon Gold 6248R
MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A
100%
#201
Xeon 6357P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
97%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
95%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 365

#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
116%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
109%
#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
95%
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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6357P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon 6357PRyzen AI 9 365
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 365 ($400), 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 ($400 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon 6357PRyzen AI 9 365
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 Xeon 6357P and Ryzen AI 9 365

Intel

Xeon 6357P

The Xeon 6357P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 30,401 points. Launch price was $556.

AMD

Ryzen AI 9 365

The Ryzen AI 9 365 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). 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: 30,187 points. Launch price was $499.

Processing Power

The Xeon 6357P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 365 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6357P versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 365 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6357P (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 6357P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6357P scores 30,401 against the Ryzen AI 9 365's 30,187 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon 6357P. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureXeon 6357PRyzen AI 9 365
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+2%
5 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz+50%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)
24 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
Strix Point (2024−2025)
PassMark
30,401
30,187
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,000
Geekbench 6 Single
2,784
Geekbench 6 Multi
12,769
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6357P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon 6357P supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

FeatureXeon 6357PRyzen AI 9 365
Socket
LGA1700
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB+100%
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
20
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6357P) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 365). The Ryzen AI 9 365 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 880M), while the Xeon 6357P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6357P targets Edge Server / Workstation, Ryzen AI 9 365 targets Mobile AI. Direct competitor: Xeon 6357P rivals Core i7-14700.

FeatureXeon 6357PRyzen AI 9 365
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 880M
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
AMD-V
Target Use
Edge Server / Workstation
Mobile AI