Xeon Gold 5220R vs Ryzen 9 8945H
Xeon Gold 5220R
Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5220R
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 8945H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220R | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,015) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5220R | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,015) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 5220R and Ryzen 9 8945H
Xeon Gold 5220R
The Xeon Gold 5220R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 30,372 points. Launch price was $1,555.
Ryzen 9 8945H
The Ryzen 9 8945H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,240 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5220R packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 9 8945H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5220R has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5220R versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 8945H — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 8945H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5220R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 8945H uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5220R scores 30,372 against the Ryzen 9 8945H's 30,240 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 5220R. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,327 vs 2,617, a 65.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 8945H that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5220R vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 8945H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+200% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4 GHz+82% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB+123% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+200% | 8 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 30,372 | 30,240 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,327 | 2,617+97% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,662 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5220R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 8945H uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2667 on the Xeon Gold 5220R versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 8945H — the Ryzen 9 8945H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5220R supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 5220R) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 8945H). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 5220R) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 8945H) — the Xeon Gold 5220R offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 5220R) and FP7,FP7r2,FP8 (Ryzen 9 8945H).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon Gold 5220R) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 8945H). The Ryzen 9 8945H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon Gold 5220R requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 8945H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 8945H rivals Core i9-13900H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5220R | Ryzen 9 8945H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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