Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon Gold 6222V

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Xeon Gold 6222V

20 Cores40 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+41.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6222V

20 / 40

24,254

0.0%

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 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6222V

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

130%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

124%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

124%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

118%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

118%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

117%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

113%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

113%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

111%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

105%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

104%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

102%

#68

Xeon Gold 6222V

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

90%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

87%

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 Gold 6222V is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon Gold 6222V
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($384), 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 ($384 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon Gold 6222V
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ 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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6222V Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon Gold 6222V

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Xeon Gold 6222V

The Xeon Gold 6222V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,254 points. Launch price was $1,600.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6222V offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6222V has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6222V — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6222V uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Xeon Gold 6222V's 24,254 — a 34.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6222V.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon Gold 6222V
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+39%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+144%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+249%	27.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	20 MB+1900%
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	34,293+41%	24,254
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6222V uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Xeon Gold 6222V
Socket	AM5	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6222V). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon Gold 6222V requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.