Xeon Gold 6150 vs Ryzen 9 5900X
Xeon Gold 6150
Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6150
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($196) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($196) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 9 5900X
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 9 5900X
The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6150 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6150 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6150 versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900X — a 25.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6150 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6150 scores 26,447 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 38.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6150 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+50% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB | 64 MB+159% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+3500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 26,447 | 38,955+47% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 21,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,174 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,888 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6150 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6150) / AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900X). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6150 launched at $3358 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($196 vs $350), the Xeon Gold 6150 is $154 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6150 delivers 134.9 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Xeon Gold 6150 the 19.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6150 | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3358 | $549-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $196-44% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 134.9+21% | 111.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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