CPU
GPU
Xeon Gold 6138T
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
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 6138T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6138T | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6138T | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+151%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
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 6138T and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Xeon Gold 6138T
The Xeon Gold 6138T 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: 20,356 points. Launch price was $2,742.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,465 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6138T packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138T has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138T versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G (base: 2 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6138T uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6138T scores 20,356 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G's 20,465 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138T vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+233% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+95% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+72% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+3900% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,356 | 20,465 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,030 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,988 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6138T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon Gold 6138T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6138T launched at $2742 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G debuted at $259. At current prices ($400 vs $160), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is $240 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6138T delivers 50.9 pts/$ vs 127.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G the 86.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6138T | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2742 | $259-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $160-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.9 | 127.9+151% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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