Xeon E-2224 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E-2224

4 Cores4 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2224

4 / 4

7,206

0.0%

21,845

+203.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The Xeon E-2224 is positioned at rank #1021 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Xeon E-2224

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

93194%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

17596%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

15633%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

12077%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

100%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

91%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

83%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

83%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

68%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

62%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

60%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

59%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

56%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

30%

#1031

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

30%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

20%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

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 ($195) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2224 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2224	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($195)	✅ More affordable ($135)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 5600X ($135), 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 ($60 less, 31% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2224	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+338%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($195)	✅ More affordable ($135)

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.

Xeon E-2224 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2224 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E-2224

The Xeon E-2224 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,206 points. Launch price was $193.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2224 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2224 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2224 uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2224 scores 7,206 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 100.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2224 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Xeon E-2224	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	32 MB+300%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	7,206	21,845+203%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2224 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2224	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	LGA1151	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2224) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E-2224	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E-2224 launched at $3226 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($195 vs $135), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2224 delivers 37.0 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 125.6% better value option.