Xeon Gold 6240R vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 / 48

33,353

+25.3%

26,609

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 6240R

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

530%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

10%

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

MSRP: $2444|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%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

105%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

105%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

105%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

103%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

103%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

103%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

103%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

102%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

102%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

102%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

102%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

102%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

101%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

101%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

100%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

99%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

99%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

98%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

98%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

98%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

98%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

98%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

98%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

97%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

97%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

97%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

96%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

96%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

96%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

95%

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 ($2,444) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6240R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen 7 5700X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)	✅ More affordable ($175)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 5700X ($175), 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, 93% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1014%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)	✅ More affordable ($175)

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 6240R Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6240R and Ryzen 7 5700X

Xeon Gold 6240R

The Xeon Gold 6240R 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,353 points. Launch price was $2,200.

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6240R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 14% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6240R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6240R scores 33,353 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 22.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6240R. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,500 vs 14,000 (46.6% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,212 vs 2,116, a 54.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,218 vs 9,715 (55.7% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+200%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.6 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	35.75 MB+12%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	24 MB+4700%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	33,353+25%	26,609
Cinebench R23 Multi	22,500+61%	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	1,212	2,116+75%
Geekbench 6 Multi	17,218+77%	9,715

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6240R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6240R supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 5700X). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6240R) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen 7 5700X
Socket	LGA3647	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	1024 GB+700%	128 GB
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+100%	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Gold 6240R supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6240R targets Server / High-load computing, Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402; Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.