Xeon Gold 5222 vs Xeon D-1557
Xeon Gold 5222
Xeon D-1557
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 Xeon D-1557 is on rank 303, 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 Xeon D-1557
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5222 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5222 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon D-1557
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.
Xeon D-1557
The Xeon D-1557 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,285 points. Launch price was $694.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5222 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1557 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-1557 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5222 versus 2.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1557 — a 60% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5222 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5222 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1557 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5222 scores 9,348 against the Xeon D-1557's 9,285 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 5222. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5222 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1557.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5222 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 12 / 24+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+86% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+153% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+1000% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,348 | 9,285 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5222 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1557 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5222 | Xeon D-1557 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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