Xeon Gold 6130H vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Xeon Gold 6130H
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6130H | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6130H | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,894) | ✅ 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 6130H and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
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.
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 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: 35,133 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6130H packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is built on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6130H scores 35,440 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 35,133 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130H. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130H vs 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130H | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 24 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | — | Strix Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 35,440 | 35,133 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6130H uses the FCLGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Xeon Gold 6130H versus 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 95.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6130H supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 256 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — the Xeon Gold 6130H offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6130H) and FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130H | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCLGA3647 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | 7500+181% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768+200% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+200% | 16 |
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 (Xeon Gold 6130H) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6130H requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130H rivals EPYC 7401; Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130H | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, SVM |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6130H launched at $1894 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 debuted at $0.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6130H | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1894 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2024 |
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