Core Ultra 5 228V vs Xeon Gold 5117
Core Ultra 5 228V
Xeon Gold 5117
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5117
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 228V | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($295) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 228V | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($295) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Ultra 5 228V and Xeon Gold 5117
Core Ultra 5 228V
The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 5117
The Xeon Gold 5117 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,897 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 228V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5117 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon Gold 5117 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5117 — a 46.6% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5117 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 16,955 against the Xeon Gold 5117's 16,897 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5117.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 14 / 28+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+61% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 19.25 MB+141% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 14 MB+460% |
| Process | 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 16,955 | 16,897 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,932 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,585 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,053 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 5117 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8533 on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 2400 on the Xeon Gold 5117 — the Xeon Gold 5117 supports 199.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5117 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 5 228V) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 5117). PCIe lanes: 8 (Core Ultra 5 228V) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 5117) — the Xeon Gold 5117 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core Ultra 5 228V) and C621 (Xeon Gold 5117).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533 | 2400+47900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+4368967% | 768 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 48+500% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Gold 5117 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Core Ultra 5 228V) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5117). The Core Ultra 5 228V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Xeon Gold 5117 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5117 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Arc 130V | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Core Ultra 5 228V launched at $295 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5117 debuted at $1286. At current prices ($295 vs $300), the Core Ultra 5 228V is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 228V delivers 57.5 pts/$ vs 56.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5117 — making the Core Ultra 5 228V the 2% better value option.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $295-77% | $1286 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $295-2% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.5+2% | 56.3 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2017 |
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