Xeon Gold 5222 vs Xeon E5-4620 v2

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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 E5-4620 v2 is on rank 425, so the Xeon Gold 5222 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5222

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4446%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

840%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

746%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

576%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

100%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

99%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

98%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

98%

#295

Xeon Gold 5222

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#304

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

99%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4620 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6020%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1137%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1010%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

780%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

99%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

98%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon Gold 5222 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 5222	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Gold 5222	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon Gold 5222 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4620 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5222 and Xeon E5-4620 v2

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 E5-4620 v2

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 9,424 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 5222 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5222 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 v2 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5222 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5222 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5222 scores 9,348 against the Xeon E5-4620 v2's 9,424 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-4620 v2. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5222 vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4620 v2.

Feature	Xeon Gold 5222	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+30%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+46%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16.5 MB	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+21%
L2 Cache	4 MB	—
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	—
PassMark	9,348	9,424

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 5222 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.