CPU
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Xeon Gold 5317
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5317
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5317 | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5317 | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 Gold 5317 and Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Xeon Gold 5317
The Xeon Gold 5317 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,448 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 27,318 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5317 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5317 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5317 versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS (base: 3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5317 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5317 scores 27,448 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS's 27,318 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 5317. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5317 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5317 | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 8 MB+700% |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 27,448 | 27,318 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,605 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,348 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5317 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5317 | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 5317) / Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 5317 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5317 | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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