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Xeon Gold 6130
Core i7-11850HE
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 6130
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11850HE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6130 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6130 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
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 6130 and Core i7-11850HE
Xeon Gold 6130
The Xeon Gold 6130 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,500 points. Launch price was $1,894.
Core i7-11850HE
The Core i7-11850HE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,365 points. Launch price was $400.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6130 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i7-11850HE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-11850HE — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-11850HE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6130 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-11850HE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6130 scores 21,500 against the Core i7-11850HE's 21,365 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,029 vs 1,984, a 63.4% lead for the Core i7-11850HE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850HE.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 24 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1180% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 21,500 | 21,365 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,029 | 1,984+93% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,545 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6130 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-11850HE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6130 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6130) vs 2 (Core i7-11850HE). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6130) vs 20 (Core i7-11850HE) — the Xeon Gold 6130 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6130) and RM590E,QM580E (Core i7-11850HE).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+500% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i7-11850HE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6130 targets Server / Enterprise computing, Core i7-11850HE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130 rivals EPYC 7301; Core i7-11850HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130 | Core i7-11850HE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server / Enterprise computing | Embedded/Industrial |
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