Xeon Gold 6130H vs Core i9-12900F

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Core i9-12900F

16 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6130H

16 / 32

35,440

0.0%

35,873

+1.2%

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 Gold 6130H

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

148%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

114%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

113%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

104%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

103%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900F

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

106%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

105%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

105%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

105%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

105%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

105%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

104%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

103%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

102%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

102%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

101%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

101%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

101%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

100%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

100%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

99%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

99%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

99%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

98%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

98%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

98%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

98%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

97%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

96%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

95%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

95%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

94%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

94%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

94%

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 ($1,894) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6130H is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6130H	Core i9-12900F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894)	✅ More affordable ($370)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-12900F ($370), 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 ($1,524 less, 80% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6130H	Core i9-12900F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+418%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894)	✅ More affordable ($370)

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.

Xeon Gold 6130H Benchmark Check

Core i9-12900F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6130H and Core i9-12900F

Xeon Gold 6130H

The Xeon Gold 6130H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 35,440 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i9-12900F

The Core i9-12900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,873 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6130H packs 16 cores / 32 threads, matching the Core i9-12900F's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900F — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900F (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i9-12900F is built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6130H scores 35,440 against the Core i9-12900F's 35,873 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i9-12900F. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900F.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6130H	Core i9-12900F
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 24
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	22 MB	30 MB (total)+36%
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	35,440	35,873+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6130H uses the FCLGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-12900F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 4800 on the Core i9-12900F — the Core i9-12900F supports 57.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6130H supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 128 — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 2 (Core i9-12900F). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 20 (Core i9-12900F) — the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H) and Z690,B660 (Core i9-12900F).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6130H	Core i9-12900F
Socket	FCLGA3647	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	2666	4800+80%
Max RAM Capacity	768+500%	128
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	48+140%	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6130H supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401; Core i9-12900F rivals Ryzen 9 5900X.