Ryzen 5 220 vs Xeon w3-2425
Ryzen 5 220
Xeon w3-2425
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 220
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($529) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+252%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($529) |
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 w3-2425
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 w3-2425
The Xeon w3-2425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,776 points. Launch price was $529.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 220 and Xeon w3-2425 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon w3-2425 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w3-2425 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 18,762 against the Xeon w3-2425's 18,776 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon w3-2425. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220 vs 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2425.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+11% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+7% | 15 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 18,762 | 18,776 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,700 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 220 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2425 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA4677 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220) / not specified (Xeon w3-2425). The Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon w3-2425 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Thin and Light Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 220 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2425 debuted at $529. At current prices ($150 vs $529), the Ryzen 5 220 is $379 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 220 delivers 125.1 pts/$ vs 35.5 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2425 — making the Ryzen 5 220 the 111.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 220 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-72% | $529 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-72% | $529 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.1+252% | 35.5 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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