Xeon Gold 6150 vs Ryzen 5 7645HX
Xeon Gold 6150
Ryzen 5 7645HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 6150
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7645HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 6150 and Ryzen 5 7645HX
Xeon Gold 6150
The Xeon Gold 6150 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 2.7 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): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 26,447 points. Launch price was $3,358.
Ryzen 5 7645HX
The Ryzen 5 7645HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,097 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6150 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7645HX offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6150 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6150 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7645HX — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7645HX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6150 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7645HX uses Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6150 scores 26,447 against the Ryzen 5 7645HX's 26,097 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6150. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6150 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7645HX.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+200% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 4 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB | 32 MB (total)+29% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+1700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Dragon Range (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 26,447+1% | 26,097 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,985 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,588 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,717 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6150 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7645HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6150) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 7645HX). The Ryzen 5 7645HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon Gold 6150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7645HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7645HX rivals Core i5-13500HX.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 5 7645HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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