Xeon Gold 6154
VS
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

Xeon Gold 6154 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

Intel

Xeon Gold 6154

18 Cores36 Thrd200 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

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.

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 6154

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
530%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
4%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
10%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
9%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
9%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
8%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
100%
#7
Xeon Gold 6154
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
89%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
69%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
68%
#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
62%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
62%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
155%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
121%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
105%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
100%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
100%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
95%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
95%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
95%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
91%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
91%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
89%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
85%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
84%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
82%
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 5 PRO 7645 (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon Gold 6154Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($192)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6154 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon Gold 6154Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($192)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6154 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

Intel

Xeon Gold 6154

The Xeon Gold 6154 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,457 points. Launch price was $3,543.

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,565 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6154 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6154 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6154 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6154 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6154 scores 27,457 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645's 27,565 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6154 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645.

FeatureXeon Gold 6154Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Cores / Threads
18 / 36+200%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
5.1 GHz+38%
Base Clock
3 GHz
3.8 GHz+27%
L3 Cache
24.75 MB (total)
32 MB (total)+29%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
14 nm
5 nm-64%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark
27,457
27,565
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6154 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Gold 6154Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
Socket
LGA3647
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%