Xeon Gold 6122
VS
Xeon W-1370P

Xeon Gold 6122 vs Xeon W-1370P

Intel

Xeon Gold 6122

20 Cores40 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Xeon W-1370P

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2021

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.

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 6122

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
699%
#1
Core i9-9990XE
MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A
5%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
13%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
12%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
11%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
11%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
132%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
117%
#14
Xeon Gold 6122
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
91%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
90%
#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
82%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
82%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
79%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1370P

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
105%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
100%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
100%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
100%
#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon W-1370P leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon Gold 6122 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon Gold 6122Xeon W-1370P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon Gold 6122Xeon W-1370P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($323)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6122 and Xeon W-1370P

Intel

Xeon Gold 6122

The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6122 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon W-1370P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6122 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6122 versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-1370P is built on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6122 scores 23,781 against the Xeon W-1370P's 23,698 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6122. L3 cache: 28 MB on the Xeon Gold 6122 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P.

FeatureXeon Gold 6122Xeon W-1370P
Cores / Threads
20 / 40+150%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz
5.2 GHz+41%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
3.6 GHz+100%
L3 Cache
28 MB+75%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark
23,781
23,698
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6122 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1370P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Gold 6122Xeon W-1370P
Socket
LGA3647
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%