Xeon Gold 5220 vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Xeon Gold 5220
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5220
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 Gold 5220 and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Xeon Gold 5220
The Xeon Gold 5220 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 24,480 points. Launch price was $1,555.
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 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: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5220 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 5220 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5220 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5220 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5220 scores 24,480 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5220 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+200% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+64% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+55% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+1700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 24,480 | 24,613 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5220 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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