Xeon Gold 6130 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Xeon Gold 6130
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6130 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6130 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,287 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6130 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6130 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6130 scores 21,500 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U's 21,287 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB+38% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 21,500+1% | 21,287 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,029 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,545 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6130 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130 versus 5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6130 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 256 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6130) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6130) vs 20 (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) — the Xeon Gold 6130 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 5600+139900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+314572700% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6130) vs true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Xeon Gold 6130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6130 targets Server / Enterprise computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130 rivals EPYC 7301.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 760M |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Server / Enterprise computing | — |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
