Xeon Gold 6140 vs Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6140

18 / 36

24,187

+0.6%

24,044

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 6140

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

144%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

111%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

111%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

101%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

101%

#23

Xeon Gold 6140

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6140	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6140 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6140	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 6140 Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6140 and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

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 AI 7 PRO 350

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,044 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6140 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 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 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6140 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses Krackan Point (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6140 scores 24,187 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350's 24,044 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6140. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6140 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6140	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+125%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	24.75 MB+209%	8 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB+1700%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Krackan Point (2025)
PassMark	24,187	24,044

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6140 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.