Xeon Gold 6138T
VS
Ryzen 7 7735U

Xeon Gold 6138T vs Ryzen 7 7735U

Intel

Xeon Gold 6138T

20 Cores40 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7735U

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.75 GHz2023

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.

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 6138T

#508
Xeon E7-8895 v2
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65
113%
#509
EPYC 9684X
MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756
111%
#509
EPYC 9754
MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631
111%
#511
Xeon D-1587
MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443
111%
#512
Xeon E5-2687W v4
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138
111%
#513
Xeon W-3265
MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400
110%
#514
Xeon E5-2658A V3
MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200
109%
#515
Xeon E5-4640 v4
MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A
107%
#516
Xeon E7-8867 v3
MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672
106%
#517
Xeon Gold 6150
MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196
106%
#518
Xeon E5-1680 v3
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200
104%
#519
Xeon E5-2690 v3
MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85
103%
#520
Xeon 6780E
MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513
103%
#521
Xeon E5-2697A v4
MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121
101%
#522
Xeon Gold 6134
MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378
101%
#523
Xeon Gold 6138T
MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400
100%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
99%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
99%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
99%
#527
Xeon Platinum 8592+
MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600
98%
#528
Xeon E5-2687W v3
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749
92%
#529
Xeon Max 9480
MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980
86%
#530
Xeon E5-2689 v4
MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100
85%
#531
EPYC 7543
MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468
83%
#532
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719
82%
#533
Xeon Gold 6250
MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000
81%
#534
Xeon E5-2699 v4
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400
81%
#535
Xeon W-3245M
MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002
77%
#536
Xeon W-3265M
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500
76%
#537
Xeon Platinum 8180
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363
51%
#538
Xeon Platinum 8280M
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223
51%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735U

#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
106%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
104%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
102%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
101%
#129
Ryzen 7 7735U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
93%
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 Ryzen 7 7735U (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon Gold 6138TRyzen 7 7735U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6138T (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon Gold 6138TRyzen 7 7735U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6138T and Ryzen 7 7735U

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7735U

The Ryzen 7 7735U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,524 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6138T packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6138T has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138T versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735U — a 24.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6138T uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735U uses Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6138T scores 20,356 against the Ryzen 7 7735U's 20,524 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735U. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6138T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735U.

FeatureXeon Gold 6138TRyzen 7 7735U
Cores / Threads
20 / 40+150%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
4.75 GHz+28%
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.7 GHz+35%
L3 Cache
27.5 MB+72%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
20 MB+3900%
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark
20,356
20,524
Geekbench 6 Single
1,030
Geekbench 6 Multi
11,988
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6138T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Gold 6138TRyzen 7 7735U
Socket
LGA3647
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
768 GB
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Xeon Gold 6138T) / not specified (Ryzen 7 7735U).

FeatureXeon Gold 6138TRyzen 7 7735U
Integrated GPU
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
Yes