Xeon Gold 6222V
VS
Xeon Gold 5220

Xeon Gold 6222V vs Xeon Gold 5220

Intel

Xeon Gold 6222V

20 Cores40 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 5220

18 Cores36 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

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 6222V

#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
130%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
124%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
124%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
118%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
118%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
117%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
113%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
113%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
111%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
105%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
104%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
102%
#68
Xeon Gold 6222V
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
90%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5220

#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
114%
#46
Xeon Gold 5220
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
89%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
77%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
74%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
74%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
70%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
70%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon Gold 5220 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon Gold 6222V in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightXeon Gold 6222VXeon Gold 5220
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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon Gold 6222VXeon Gold 5220
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 6222V and Xeon Gold 5220

Intel

Xeon Gold 6222V

The Xeon Gold 6222V 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,254 points. Launch price was $1,600.

Intel

Xeon Gold 5220

The Xeon Gold 5220 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 24,480 points. Launch price was $1,555.

Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6222V packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5220 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6222V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6222V versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5220 — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5220 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6222V scores 24,254 against the Xeon Gold 5220's 24,480 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 5220. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6222V vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5220.

FeatureXeon Gold 6222VXeon Gold 5220
Cores / Threads
20 / 40+11%
18 / 36
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
3.9 GHz+8%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2.2 GHz+22%
L3 Cache
27.5 MB+11%
24.75 MB
L2 Cache
20 MB+11%
18 MB
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark
24,254
24,480
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0.

FeatureXeon Gold 6222VXeon Gold 5220
Socket
LGA3647
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0