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Xeon Gold 6242
Ryzen AI 7 350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6242
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6242 | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6242 | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6242 and Ryzen AI 7 350
Xeon Gold 6242
The Xeon Gold 6242 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,994 points. Launch price was $2,529.
Ryzen AI 7 350
The Ryzen AI 7 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 24,897 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6242 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6242 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6242 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 350 — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 350 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6242 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 7 350 uses Krackan Point (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6242 scores 24,994 against the Ryzen AI 7 350's 24,897 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6242. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6242 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 350.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6242 | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB+175% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Krackan Point (2025) |
| PassMark | 24,994 | 24,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6242 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 350 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6242 | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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