Xeon W-1350 vs Ryzen 5 220
Xeon W-1350
Ryzen 5 220
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1350 | Ryzen 5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($255) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1350 | Ryzen 5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($255) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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 W-1350 and Ryzen 5 220
Xeon W-1350
The Xeon W-1350 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.
Ryzen 5 220
The Ryzen 5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,762 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-1350 and Ryzen 5 220 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-1350 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 220 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350 scores 18,742 against the Ryzen 5 220's 18,762 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 220. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,140 vs 1,300, a 48.8% lead for the Xeon W-1350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,104 vs 7,700 (16.7% advantage for the Xeon W-1350). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Ryzen 5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,742 | 18,762 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,140+65% | 1,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,104+18% | 7,700 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1350 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 220 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-1350 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 5 220 — the Ryzen 5 220 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-1350 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon W-1350) vs 14 (Ryzen 5 220) — the Xeon W-1350 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350) and SoC (Ryzen 5 220).
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Ryzen 5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+43% | 14 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon W-1350) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics P750 (Xeon W-1350) and Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 220) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Ryzen 5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics P750 | Radeon 740M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Thin and Light Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1350 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 220 debuted at $150. At current prices ($255 vs $150), the Ryzen 5 220 is $105 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350 delivers 73.5 pts/$ vs 125.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 220 — making the Ryzen 5 220 the 52% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Ryzen 5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $255 | $150-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $255 | $150-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.5 | 125.1+70% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2025 |
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