Xeon Gold 6240R vs Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 / 48

33,353

0.0%

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

12 / 24

33,619

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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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

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68%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

62%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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 AI 9 HX PRO 375
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 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 ($2,444 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)	✅ 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 6240R Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6240R and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375

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 AI 9 HX PRO 375

The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) 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: 33,619 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6240R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6240R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6240R scores 33,353 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375's 33,619 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,500 vs 22,246 (1.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,212 vs 2,864, a 81.1% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,218 vs 15,012 (13.7% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+100%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4 GHz	5.1 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	35.75 MB+123%	16 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Strix Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	33,353	33,619
Cinebench R23 Multi	22,500+1%	22,246
Geekbench 6 Single	1,212	2,864+136%
Geekbench 6 Multi	17,218+15%	15,012

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6240R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6240R versus LPDDR5x-8000 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6240R supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) — the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6240R) and FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Socket	LGA3647	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	LPDDR5x-8000+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1024 GB+300%	256 GB
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+200%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6240R) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6240R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6240R targets Server / High-load computing, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402; Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6240R	Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 890M
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V, IOMMU
Target Use	Server / High-load computing	Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming