Xeon Gold 6137 vs Core Ultra 7 266V

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 6137

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

112%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

109%

#85

Xeon Gold 6137

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

95%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

95%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 266V

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

112%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

108%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

105%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

104%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

104%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

91%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core Ultra 7 266V (2024) utilizes 3 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6137	Core Ultra 7 266V
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($520)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6137 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6137	Core Ultra 7 266V
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($520)

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 6137 Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 7 266V Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6137 and Core Ultra 7 266V

Xeon Gold 6137

The Xeon Gold 6137 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 19,365 points. Launch price was $800.

Core Ultra 7 266V

The Core Ultra 7 266V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,274 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6137 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core Ultra 7 266V's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6137 versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 266V — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 266V (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 266V is built on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6137 scores 19,365 against the Core Ultra 7 266V's 19,274 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6137. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6137 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 266V.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6137	Core Ultra 7 266V
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	5 GHz+22%
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+77%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB+108%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	2.5 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	3 nm-79%
Architecture	—	Lunar Lake (2024)
PassMark	19,365	19,274

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6137 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 7 266V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.