Ryzen 5 220
VS
Xeon 6333P

Ryzen 5 220 vs Xeon 6333P

AMD

Ryzen 5 220

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon 6333P

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2025

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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 220

#10
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
114%
#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
107%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
105%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
96%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6333P

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#92
Xeon 6333P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
98%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
98%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
98%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
97%
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 6333P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 220Xeon 6333P
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 220 ($150), 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 ($150 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 220Xeon 6333P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 220 and Xeon 6333P

AMD

Ryzen 5 220

The Ryzen 5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). 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: 18,762 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon 6333P

The Xeon 6333P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 18,751 points. Launch price was $319.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 220 and Xeon 6333P share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon 6333P — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6333P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 18,762 against the Xeon 6333P's 18,751 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 220. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220 vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon 6333P.

FeatureRyzen 5 220Xeon 6333P
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+2%
4.8 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+3%
3.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
18 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process
4 nm-43%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark
18,762
18,751
Geekbench 6 Single
1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,700
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 220 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6333P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 220Xeon 6333P
Socket
FP8
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
14
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220) / not specified (Xeon 6333P). The Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon 6333P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop.

FeatureRyzen 5 220Xeon 6333P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 740M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Thin and Light Laptop