Ryzen 5 6600HS vs Xeon Gold 6137

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 205W, a 170W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6137 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 19,365).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6137, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon Gold 6137

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌485.7% higher power demand at 205W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Xeon Gold 6137

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 205W, a 170W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6137 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 19,365).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6137, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌485.7% higher power demand at 205W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6137 better than Ryzen 5 6600HS?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6137 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 6600HS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Gold 6137 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 19.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6137 is the better fit. You are getting 2.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Gold 6137 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Gold 6137 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 19.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 6600HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 6600HS Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6137 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	167 FPS	186 FPS
medium	145 FPS	147 FPS
high	117 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	150 FPS
medium	122 FPS	116 FPS
high	98 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	69 FPS
medium	72 FPS	57 FPS
high	57 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	353 FPS	460 FPS
medium	294 FPS	396 FPS
high	259 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	408 FPS
medium	259 FPS	358 FPS
high	235 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	227 FPS	267 FPS
medium	196 FPS	235 FPS
high	179 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	191 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	474 FPS	484 FPS
medium	457 FPS	484 FPS
high	414 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	484 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	484 FPS
medium	400 FPS	484 FPS
high	360 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	397 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	441 FPS
medium	284 FPS	350 FPS
high	246 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	474 FPS	484 FPS
medium	474 FPS	484 FPS
high	474 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	484 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	484 FPS
medium	474 FPS	484 FPS
high	474 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	484 FPS
4K
low	474 FPS	484 FPS
medium	471 FPS	457 FPS
high	420 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	354 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 6600HS and Xeon Gold 6137

Ryzen 5 6600HS

The Ryzen 5 6600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,975 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6137

The Xeon Gold 6137 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 19,365 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 6600HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6137 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6137 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600HS versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6137 — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 6600HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 6600HS is built on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 6600HS scores 18,975 against the Xeon Gold 6137's 19,365 — a 2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6137. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600HS vs 25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6137.

Feature	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon Gold 6137
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+10%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	25 MB+56%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)	—
PassMark	18,975	19,365+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6137 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.