CPU
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Core 5 220H
Xeon Gold 5218T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 5 220H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5218T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 5 220H | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,349) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 5 220H | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,349) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Xeon Gold 5218T
Core 5 220H
The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.
Xeon Gold 5218T
The Xeon Gold 5218T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 21,433 points. Launch price was $1,561.
Processing Power
The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5218T offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 5218T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5218T — a 25.3% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5218T uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Xeon Gold 5218T's 21,433 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 5218T. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 5218T.
| Feature | Core 5 220H | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+29% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+29% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 22 MB+22% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 16 MB+700% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 21,192 | 21,433+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 5218T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 5 220H | Xeon Gold 5218T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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