Xeon W-2225 vs Core i5-9600K

Xeon W-2225

4 Cores8 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Core i5-9600K

6 Cores6 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2225

4 / 8

10,425

0.0%

10,645

+2.1%

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. The Xeon W-2225 is positioned at rank #898 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 W-2225

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

23246%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4389%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3900%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3013%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

100%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

95%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

94%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

94%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

93%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

93%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

92%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

92%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

100%

#899

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

100%

#906

Xeon E5405

MSRP: $209|Avg: $15

94%

#907

Xeon E5-2440

MSRP: $728|Avg: $249

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600K

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

108%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

108%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

23%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

108%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

107%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

22%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

17%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

107%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

106%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

105%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

105%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

103%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

103%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

103%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

101%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

101%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

101%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

100%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

100%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

100%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

100%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

98%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

98%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

98%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

97%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

96%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

94%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

94%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($150) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2225 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2225	Core i5-9600K
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-9600K ($178), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($28 less, 19% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2225	Core i5-9600K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+16%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)

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 W-2225 Benchmark Check

Core i5-9600K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2225 and Core i5-9600K

Xeon W-2225

The Xeon W-2225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,425 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-9600K

The Core i5-9600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,645 points. Launch price was $262.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2225 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-9600K offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i5-9600K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-9600K — identical boost frequencies (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-9600K is built on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2225 scores 10,425 against the Core i5-9600K's 10,645 — a 2.1% lead for the Core i5-9600K. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9600K.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core i5-9600K
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+11%	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8.25 MB	9 MB (total)+9%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)
PassMark	10,425	10,645+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2225 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9600K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core i5-9600K
Socket	LGA2066	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2225) / true (Core i5-9600K). The Core i5-9600K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W-2225 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core i5-9600K
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2225 launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Core i5-9600K debuted at $263. At current prices ($150 vs $178), the Xeon W-2225 is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2225 delivers 69.5 pts/$ vs 59.8 pts/$ for the Core i5-9600K — making the Xeon W-2225 the 15% better value option.