Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 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 AI 5 PRO 340

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 205W, a 177W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 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.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 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: +16.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,365 vs 19,469).
❌632.1% higher power demand at 205W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

2025

Xeon Gold 6137

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 205W, a 177W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 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.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6137, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,365 vs 19,469).
❌632.1% higher power demand at 205W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 better than Xeon Gold 6137?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6137 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% better PassMark.

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

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2017), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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 AI 5 PRO 340 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6137 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	245 FPS	186 FPS
medium	227 FPS	147 FPS
high	192 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	215 FPS	150 FPS
medium	181 FPS	116 FPS
high	149 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	69 FPS
medium	126 FPS	57 FPS
high	98 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	173 FPS	460 FPS
medium	146 FPS	396 FPS
high	132 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	408 FPS
medium	126 FPS	358 FPS
high	117 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	267 FPS
medium	107 FPS	235 FPS
high	99 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	191 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	487 FPS	484 FPS
high	487 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	484 FPS
1440p
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	483 FPS	484 FPS
high	418 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	340 FPS	397 FPS
4K
low	399 FPS	441 FPS
medium	337 FPS	350 FPS
high	290 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340	Xeon Gold 6137
1080p
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	487 FPS	484 FPS
high	487 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	484 FPS
1440p
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	487 FPS	484 FPS
high	487 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	484 FPS
4K
low	487 FPS	484 FPS
medium	473 FPS	457 FPS
high	419 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	354 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and Xeon Gold 6137

Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,469 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 AI 5 PRO 340 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 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6137 — a 15.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is built on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 19,469 against the Xeon Gold 6137's 19,365 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs 25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6137.

Feature	Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340	Xeon Gold 6137
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+17%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.9 GHz+95%
L3 Cache	8 MB	25 MB+213%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Krackan Point (2025)	—
PassMark	19,469	19,365

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6137 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.