Xeon D-1557 vs Xeon Gold 5222
Xeon D-1557
Xeon Gold 5222
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. The Xeon D-1557 is positioned at rank 303 and the Xeon Gold 5222 is on rank 295, so the Xeon Gold 5222 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1557
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5222
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1557 | Xeon Gold 5222 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1557 | Xeon Gold 5222 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon D-1557 and Xeon Gold 5222
Xeon D-1557
The Xeon D-1557 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,285 points. Launch price was $694.
Xeon Gold 5222
The Xeon Gold 5222 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,348 points. Launch price was $1,221.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1557 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5222 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1557 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1557 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5222 — a 60% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5222 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon D-1557 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5222 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1557 scores 9,285 against the Xeon Gold 5222's 9,348 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5222. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1557 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5222.
| Feature | Xeon D-1557 | Xeon Gold 5222 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+200% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+86% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+153% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 16.5 MB+1000% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 9,285 | 9,348 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1557 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 5222 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1557 | Xeon Gold 5222 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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