Xeon Gold 6140 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Xeon Gold 6140
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6140
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6140 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6140 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 6140 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Xeon Gold 6140
The Xeon Gold 6140 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,187 points. Launch price was $2,445.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,216 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6140 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6140 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6140 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6140 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6140 scores 24,187 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 24,216 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6140 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6140 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+125% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+55% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+3500% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 24,187 | 24,216 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6140 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6140 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6140) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6140 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6140 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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