Xeon Gold 6146 vs Ryzen 7 7735HS

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6146

12 / 24

22,595

0.0%

22,897

+1.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

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 6146

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

119%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

119%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

115%

#33

Xeon Gold 6146

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735HS

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

107%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

103%

#78

Ryzen 7 7735HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

99%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

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 7735HS (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6146	Ryzen 7 7735HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6146 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6146	Ryzen 7 7735HS
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 6146 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7735HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6146 and Ryzen 7 7735HS

Xeon Gold 6146

The Xeon Gold 6146 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 22,595 points. Launch price was $3,286.

Ryzen 7 7735HS

The Ryzen 7 7735HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,897 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6146 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6146 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6146 versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735HS — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6146 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735HS uses Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6146 scores 22,595 against the Ryzen 7 7735HS's 22,897 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735HS. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6146 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735HS.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6146	Ryzen 7 7735HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.75 GHz+13%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	24.75 MB+55%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB+2300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023)
PassMark	22,595	22,897+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,800

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6146 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6146	Ryzen 7 7735HS
Socket	LGA3647	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6146) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735HS). The Ryzen 7 7735HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon Gold 6146 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735HS targets High Performance Laptop.