Xeon Gold 6154 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6154

18 / 36

27,457

+0.5%

27,318

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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

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 9 PRO 7940HS (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6154	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 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.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6154	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon Gold 6154 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6154 and Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

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.

Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS

The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 27,318 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6154 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6154 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6154 versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS (base: 3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6154 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6154 scores 27,457 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS's 27,318 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6154. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6154 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6154	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+125%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5.2 GHz+41%
Base Clock	3 GHz	4 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	24.75 MB (total)+55%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	8 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	27,457	27,318
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	16,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,605
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,348

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6154 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6154	Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Socket	LGA3647	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6154) / Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 6154 requires a dedicated GPU.