Ryzen 5 220
VS
Xeon E5-2695 v4

Ryzen 5 220 vs Xeon E5-2695 v4

AMD

Ryzen 5 220

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2695 v4

18 Cores36 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

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 E5-2695 v4

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#91
Xeon E5-2695 v4
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
97%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 220 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 5 220Xeon E5-2695 v4
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 5 220Xeon E5-2695 v4
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 E5-2695 v4

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 E5-2695 v4

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,835 points. Launch price was $2,424.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 220 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v4 — a 39% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 18,762 against the Xeon E5-2695 v4's 18,835 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2695 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220 vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2695 v4.

FeatureRyzen 5 220Xeon E5-2695 v4
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
18 / 36+200%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+48%
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+52%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
45 MB+181%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
4.5 MB+350%
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
18,762
18,835
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 E5-2695 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 220Xeon E5-2695 v4
Socket
FP8
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
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 E5-2695 v4). The Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop.

FeatureRyzen 5 220Xeon E5-2695 v4
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 740M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Thin and Light Laptop