Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Xeon Gold 6530

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6530
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 270 Watt
41.26
+20.6%
Ryzen 9 7940HX
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
34.21

Xeon Gold 6530 outperforms Ryzen 9 7940HX by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking59113
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.60no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045)
Power efficiency14.4558.83
Architecture codenameEmerald Rapids (2023)Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)17 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,128no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)1 MB
L2 cache2 MB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache160 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size2x 763 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9900 Million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX 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 configuration2no data
SocketFCLGA4677FL1
Power consumption (TDP)270 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX are enumerated here.

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 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5 @ 4800 MT/s (1 DPC)DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 610M (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes80no 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 6530 41.26
+20.6%
Ryzen 9 7940HX 34.21

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 6530 65533
+20.6%
Ryzen 9 7940HX 54339

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.26 34.21
Recency 14 December 2023 17 January 2024
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Power consumption (TDP) 270 Watt 55 Watt

Xeon Gold 6530 has a 20.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7940HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 390.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Gold 6530 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7940HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6530 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 7940HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6530 and Ryzen 9 7940HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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