Xeon Gold 6338T vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Xeon Gold 6338T

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

12 Cores24 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 6338T

24 / 48

35,801

+1.9%

35,133

0.0%

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 6338T

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EPYC 9575F

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110%

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EPYC 7642

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109%

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EPYC 7573X

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109%

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Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

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107%

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Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

106%

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MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

106%

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Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

106%

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EPYC 75F3

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105%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

105%

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Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

104%

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EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

103%

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EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

103%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

101%

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Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

100%

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Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

100%

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EPYC 9845

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99%

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EPYC 7F32

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97%

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EPYC 9654P

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96%

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EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

95%

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EPYC 9745

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94%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

94%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

94%

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EPYC 7763

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94%

#480

EPYC 9734

MSRP: $9600|Avg: $6598

93%

#481

Xeon Platinum 8160M

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350

93%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

92%

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

92%

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MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

91%

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MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

90%

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 ($1,795) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6338T is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6338T	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,795)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ($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 ($1,795 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 6338T	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,795)	✅ 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 6338T Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6338T and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Xeon Gold 6338T

The Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 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: 24 MB (total). 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: 35,133 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6338T packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338T has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6338T uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6338T scores 35,801 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 35,133 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338T. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T vs 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6338T	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+100%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	36 MB (total)+50%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Ice Lake-SP (2021)	Strix Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	35,801+2%	35,133

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6338T uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T versus 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 80.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338T supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 256 — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6338T) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6338T) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — the Xeon Gold 6338T offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T) and FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6338T	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Socket	LGA4189	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	7500+134%
Max RAM Capacity	6144+2300%	256
RAM Channels	8+300%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	64+300%	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 (Xeon Gold 6338T) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 890M), while the Xeon Gold 6338T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P; Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6338T	Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	AMD Radeon 890M
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, SVM

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Gold 6338T launched at $3139 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 debuted at $0. At current prices ($1795 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is $1795 cheaper.