Ryzen 7 4800U vs Xeon Gold 6134

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 7 4800U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6134 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,427 vs 16,519).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6134, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Gold 6134

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+209.4% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $2,214 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 4800U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 4800U

2020

Xeon Gold 6134

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+209.4% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6134 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,427 vs 16,519).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6134, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $2,214 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 4800U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6134 better than Ryzen 7 4800U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6134 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 4800U 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 6134 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.7% 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 6134 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 209.4% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Xeon Gold 6134 is the smarter buy today. Xeon Gold 6134 is at an unclear MSRP at $2,214 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 12.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (7.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 4800U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 7 4800U Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6134 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon Gold 6134
1080p
low	171 FPS	179 FPS
medium	140 FPS	143 FPS
high	112 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	118 FPS	113 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	67 FPS
medium	60 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon Gold 6134
1080p
low	180 FPS	400 FPS
medium	153 FPS	346 FPS
high	139 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	346 FPS
medium	136 FPS	307 FPS
high	126 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	225 FPS
medium	114 FPS	200 FPS
high	107 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	148 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon Gold 6134
1080p
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	411 FPS	413 FPS
high	411 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	411 FPS	413 FPS
high	411 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	372 FPS	369 FPS
high	327 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	267 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon Gold 6134
1080p
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	411 FPS	413 FPS
high	411 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	411 FPS	413 FPS
high	411 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	384 FPS	413 FPS
high	340 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	351 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4800U and Xeon Gold 6134

Ryzen 7 4800U

The Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,427 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6134

The Xeon Gold 6134 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 16,519 points. Launch price was $2,214.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 4800U and Xeon Gold 6134 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6134 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 4800U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4800U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6134 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4800U scores 16,427 against the Xeon Gold 6134's 16,519 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6134. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800U vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6134.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon Gold 6134
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+14%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+78%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	24.75 MB+209%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	8 MB+1500%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	16,427	16,519

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4800U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6134 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.