CPU
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Xeon Gold 5222
Core i7-4930K
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 Gold 5222 is positioned at rank 295 and the Core i7-4930K is on rank 919, 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 Gold 5222
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4930K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5222 | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5222 | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 5222 and Core i7-4930K
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.
Core i7-4930K
The Core i7-4930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,379 points. Launch price was $670.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5222 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-4930K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-4930K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5222 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4930K — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5222 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4930K uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5222 scores 9,348 against the Core i7-4930K's 9,379 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4930K. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5222 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-4930K.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5222 | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+38% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) |
| PassMark | 9,348 | 9,379 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5222 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4930K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5222 | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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