CPU
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Xeon Gold 5222
Xeon E-2134
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 E-2134 is on rank 294, so the Xeon E-2134 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 E-2134
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5222 | Xeon E-2134 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5222 | Xeon E-2134 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E-2134
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 E-2134
The Xeon E-2134 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,356 points. Launch price was $256.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 5222 and Xeon E-2134 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5222 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2134 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2134 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5222 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2134 uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5222 scores 9,348 against the Xeon E-2134's 9,356 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E-2134. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5222 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2134.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5222 | Xeon E-2134 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+106% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,348 | 9,356 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5222 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2134 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5222 | Xeon E-2134 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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