Xeon Gold 6142 vs Ryzen 7 8840HS

Xeon Gold 6142

16 Cores32 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Ryzen 7 8840HS

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6142

16 / 32

25,490

+1.3%

25,156

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 6142

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

13%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

154%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

137%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

106%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

105%

#20

Xeon Gold 6142

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

96%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

96%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8840HS

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

106%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

105%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

104%

#91

Ryzen 7 8840HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

93%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

92%

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 7 8840HS (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6142	Ryzen 7 8840HS
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 (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6142 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6142	Ryzen 7 8840HS
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 6142 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 8840HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6142 and Ryzen 7 8840HS

Xeon Gold 6142

The Xeon Gold 6142 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 25,490 points. Launch price was $2,946.

Ryzen 7 8840HS

The Ryzen 7 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) 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: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,156 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6142 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6142 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6142 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840HS — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840HS (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6142 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8840HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6142 scores 25,490 against the Ryzen 7 8840HS's 25,156 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6142. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6142 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8840HS.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6142	Ryzen 7 8840HS
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.3 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	22 MB+38%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	16 MB+1500%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	25,490+1%	25,156

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6142 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 8840HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.