Xeon Gold 6238R vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 Cores56 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 / 56

34,751

0.0%

34,827

+0.2%

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

Ryzen 9 5980HX

Ryzen 5 7600

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 6238R

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

128%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

100%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

86%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

82%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

82%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

78%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

78%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

78%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

75%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

75%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

74%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

138%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

131%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

131%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

131%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

126%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

126%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

123%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

117%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

116%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

114%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

100%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

97%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,612) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6238R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6238R	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)	✅ More affordable ($343)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 ($343), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($2,269 less, 87% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6238R	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+663%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)	✅ More affordable ($343)

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 6238R Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6238R and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Xeon Gold 6238R

The Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 34,751 points. Launch price was $2,612.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 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: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6238R packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 28% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6238R scores 34,751 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745. L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6238R	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+250%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4 GHz	5.3 GHz+32%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	38.5 MB+20%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	28 MB+2700%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	34,751	34,827
Geekbench 6 Multi	21,433	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports up to 128 of RAM compared to 1 TB — 196.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6238R	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Socket	LGA3647	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	5200+129900%
Max RAM Capacity	1 TB+838860700%	128
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+100%	24

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6238R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.