Ryzen 5 220 vs Xeon W-1350
Ryzen 5 220
Xeon W-1350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 220
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($255) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($255) |
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 Ryzen 5 220 and Xeon W-1350
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.
Xeon W-1350
The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 220 and Xeon W-1350 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1350 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 18,762 against the Xeon W-1350's 18,742 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 220. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 2,140, a 48.8% lead for the Xeon W-1350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,700 vs 9,104 (16.7% advantage for the Xeon W-1350). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Rocket Lake-S (2021) |
| PassMark | 18,762 | 18,742 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | 2,140+65% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,700 | 9,104+18% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 220 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1350 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 5 220 versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-1350 — the Ryzen 5 220 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-1350 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 14 (Ryzen 5 220) vs 20 (Xeon W-1350) — the Xeon W-1350 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 5 220) and W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 20+43% |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220) vs Yes (Xeon W-1350). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 220) and UHD Graphics P750 (Xeon W-1350) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics P750 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Thin and Light Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 220 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1350 debuted at $255. At current prices ($150 vs $255), the Ryzen 5 220 is $105 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 220 delivers 125.1 pts/$ vs 73.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1350 — making the Ryzen 5 220 the 52% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-41% | $255 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-41% | $255 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.1+70% | 73.5 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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