Ryzen 7 5800X vs Xeon Gold 6130

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6130
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
13.39
Ryzen 7 5800X
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.06
+34.9%

Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms Xeon Gold 6130 by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking562346
Place by popularitynot in top-10099
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.1625.27
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon GoldAMD Ryzen 7
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date25 April 2017 (7 years ago)5 November 2020 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,894$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800X has 390% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6130.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier2138
L1 cache1 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache16 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache22 MB32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data2 x 80.7 sq. mm; I/O = 125 mm2
Maximum core temperature87 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration4 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647AM4
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes48no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon Gold 6130 13.39
Ryzen 7 5800X 18.06
+34.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon Gold 6130 20647
Ryzen 7 5800X 27856
+34.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon Gold 6130 1019
Ryzen 7 5800X 2202
+116%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon Gold 6130 6578
Ryzen 7 5800X 10262
+56%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.39 18.06
Recency 25 April 2017 5 November 2020
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon Gold 6130 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 7 5800X, on the other hand, has a 34.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 19% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6130 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6130 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6130 and Ryzen 7 5800X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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