Xeon Gold 5220 vs Xeon E5-2699 v4
Xeon Gold 5220
Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5220
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E5-2699 v4
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.
Xeon E5-2699 v4
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5220 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5220 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5220 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5220 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5220 scores 24,480 against the Xeon E5-2699 v4's 24,711 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2699 v4. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5220 vs 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36 | 22 / 44+22% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB | 55 MB+122% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+227% | 5.5 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 24,480 | 24,711 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5220 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 5220) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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