Xeon Gold 6146 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Xeon Gold 6146
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6146
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6146 | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6146 | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 6146 and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
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 9 PRO 6950HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,781 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6146 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 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 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6146 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6146 scores 22,595 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS's 22,781 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6146 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6146 | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.9 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+55% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+2300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 22,595 | 22,781 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,670 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,609 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6146 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6146 | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6146) / Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon Gold 6146 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6146 | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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