Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon Gold 6258R

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6258R
2020
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
25.34
+17.5%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.57

Xeon Gold 6258R outperforms Ryzen 7 7800X3D by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking202249
Place by popularitynot in top-10012
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.8238.33
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Goldno data
Power efficiency11.7017.01
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date24 February 2020 (4 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,950$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 177% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6258R.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 cores28 (Octacosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads5616
Base clock speed2.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s162 MHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache1.75 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache28 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache38.5 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data71 mm2
Maximum core temperature74 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA3647AM5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-51286x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
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
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4824

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 6258R 25.34
+17.5%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.57

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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 6258R 40252
+17.5%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34269

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.34 21.57
Recency 24 February 2020 4 January 2023
Physical cores 28 8
Threads 56 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 120 Watt

Xeon Gold 6258R has a 17.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 250% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 70.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Gold 6258R is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6258R is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6258R and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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