Xeon Gold 6150 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
Xeon Gold 6150
Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS
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 7 PRO 8840HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($196) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 PRO 8840HS
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 7 PRO 8840HS
The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,864 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6150 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6150 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6150 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6150 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6150 scores 26,447 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 26,864 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6150 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+125% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+55% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+1700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 26,447 | 26,864+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6150 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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