Core i3-1125G4 vs Xeon Gold 5222

CPU

GPU

Core i3-1125G4

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2021

Xeon Gold 5222

4 Cores8 Thrd105 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1125G4

4 / 8

9,284

0.0%

9,348

+0.7%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-1125G4 is positioned at rank 651 and the Xeon Gold 5222 is on rank 295, so the Xeon Gold 5222 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1125G4

#639

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

888%

#640

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

875%

#641

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

803%

#642

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

800%

#643

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

792%

#645

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

765%

#646

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

734%

#647

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

732%

#648

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

713%

#651

Core i3-1125G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5222

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4446%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

840%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

746%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

576%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

100%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

99%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

98%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

98%

#295

Xeon Gold 5222

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#304

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

99%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 5222 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i3-1125G4	Xeon Gold 5222
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-1125G4 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i3-1125G4	Xeon Gold 5222
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Core i3-1125G4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 5222 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1125G4 and Xeon Gold 5222

Core i3-1125G4

The Core i3-1125G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,284 points. Launch price was $281.

Xeon Gold 5222

The Xeon Gold 5222 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,348 points. Launch price was $1,221.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-1125G4 and Xeon Gold 5222 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-1125G4 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5222 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5222 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i3-1125G4 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon Gold 5222 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1125G4 scores 9,284 against the Xeon Gold 5222's 9,348 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5222. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-1125G4 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5222.

Feature	Core i3-1125G4	Xeon Gold 5222
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.8 GHz+90%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16.5 MB+106%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	4 MB+220%
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	9,284	9,348
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,112	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,560	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,770	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1125G4 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5222 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-1125G4	Xeon Gold 5222
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1125G4) / not specified (Xeon Gold 5222). The Core i3-1125G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (48 EU)), while the Xeon Gold 5222 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1125G4 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i3-1125G4 rivals Ryzen 3 5300U.