Xeon Gold 6138 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Xeon Gold 6138
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6138
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6138 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6138 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ 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 6138 and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Xeon Gold 6138
The Xeon Gold 6138 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,108 points. Launch price was $2,612.
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,934 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6138 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6138 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6138 scores 24,108 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's 23,934 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6138. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,261 vs 2,400, a 62.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,439 vs 9,500 (47.6% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6138). L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+72% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+1900% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 24,108 | 23,934 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,450 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,261 | 2,400+90% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,439+63% | 9,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6138 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Gold 6138 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6138 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6138) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6138) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U) — the Xeon Gold 6138 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 6138) and FP7,FP8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+200% | 256 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6138) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6138 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6138 targets Server, Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Server | Gaming |
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