Xeon Gold 6238R vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 Cores56 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6238R

28 / 56

34,751

+0.5%

34,585

0.0%

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

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 AI 9 HX 375
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 ($0), 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 ($2,612 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6238R	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,612)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 AI 9 HX 375 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6238R and Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

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 AI 9 HX 375

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,585 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6238R packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6238R has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6238R scores 34,751 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's 34,585 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6238R. Multi-core Geekbench: 21,433 vs 15,100 (34.7% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6238R). L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6238R vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6238R	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+133%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4 GHz	5.1 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	38.5 MB+141%	16 MB
L2 Cache	28 MB+2700%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)
PassMark	34,751	34,585
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	22,246
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,865
Geekbench 6 Multi	21,433+42%	15,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6238R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6238R versus LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 198.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6238R) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) — the Xeon Gold 6238R offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,C622,C624,C627,C628 (Xeon Gold 6238R) and SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6238R	Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Socket	LGA3647	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1 TB+300%	256 GB
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	48+200%	16

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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, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6238R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6238R targets Server, Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6238R rivals Xeon Gold 6248R; Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.