Xeon Gold 6416H
VS
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon Gold 6416H vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

Xeon Gold 6416H

18 Cores36 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 6416H

#301
EPYC 8324P
MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598
107%
#302
Xeon Gold 6414U
MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283
107%
#303
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495
107%
#304
EPYC 7352
MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725
106%
#305
Xeon w7-2475X
MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544
106%
#307
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
104%
#308
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100
104%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
103%
#310
Xeon Silver 4316
MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200
103%
#311
Xeon w7-3545
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039
102%
#312
EPYC 7643P
MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722
101%
#313
Xeon w5-3435X
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163
101%
#314
Xeon Gold 6312U
MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A
101%
#315
EPYC 7443
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800
100%
#316
Xeon Gold 6416H
MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A
100%
#318
EPYC 7343
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350
99%
#319
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225
99%
#320
EPYC 7413
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450
99%
#321
Xeon W-3335
MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200
98%
#322
EPYC 9354P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205
97%
#323
EPYC 9224
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199
95%
#324
Xeon Gold 6423N
MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161
95%
#325
Xeon w7-3565X
MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850
94%
#326
Xeon W-1290TE
MSRP: $552|Avg: $552
93%
#328
Xeon w7-2495X
MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900
93%
#329
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182
92%
#331
EPYC 7402
MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
107%
#198
Core i3-9350KF
MSRP: $173|Avg: $80
106%
#199
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
MSRP: $220|Avg: $220
106%
#200
Core i3-9300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $75
106%
#201
Ryzen 7 3800XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
105%
#202
Core i5-11400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $140
104%
#203
Core i3-10305
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
103%
#204
Core i3-9320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $80
103%
#205
Core i3-10105
MSRP: $122|Avg: $90
103%
#206
Core i3-13100E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#207
Core i9-13900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $536
102%
#208
Processor 300
MSRP: $82|Avg: $80
102%
#209
Ryzen 5 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $145
102%
#210
Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $80
101%
#211
Core i9-14900KS
MSRP: $749|Avg: $670
101%
#212
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $384
100%
#213
Core i3-8100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#214
Core i7-13700E
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
100%
#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
99%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
99%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
98%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
98%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
97%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
96%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
96%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
96%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
59%
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 ($1,845) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6416H is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon Gold 6416HRyzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,845)
More affordable ($384)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($384), 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 ($1,461 less, 79% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Gold 6416HRyzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+306%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,845)
More affordable ($384)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6416H and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

Xeon Gold 6416H

The Xeon Gold 6416H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 40,606 points. Launch price was $1,444.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6416H packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6416H has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6416H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6416H uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6416H scores 40,606 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 16.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6416H. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6416H vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

FeatureXeon Gold 6416HRyzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads
18 / 36+125%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
5 GHz+19%
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
4.4 GHz+100%
L3 Cache
45 MB
96 MB (total)+113%
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
5 nm-29%
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
40,606+18%
34,293
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,000
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6416H uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 6416H versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Xeon Gold 6416H supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6416H supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6416H) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6416H) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon Gold 6416H offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA4677 (Xeon Gold 6416H) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

FeatureXeon Gold 6416HRyzen 7 7800X3D
Socket
LGA4677
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
4800+95900%
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
4096
128 GB+3276700%
RAM Channels
8+300%
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
80+186%
28
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 (Xeon Gold 6416H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon Gold 6416H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6416H rivals EPYC 9254; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureXeon Gold 6416HRyzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
None
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Xeon Gold 6416H launched at $1845 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449.

FeatureXeon Gold 6416HRyzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP
$1845
$449-76%
Avg Price (30d)
$384
Release Date
2023
2023