Xeon Gold 5122

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 5122

Sysbuilds Alpha Stage!

Please take all results with a big grain of salt. Sysbuilds is in alpha stage at the moment which can lead to wrong data, strange counting errors, silly results and more. This site is under active development.

Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon Gold 5122 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,312 Rank: 609
Rank Name Score Visual
605 Xeon E3-1575M v5 5,317
+0.1%
606 Core i5-8350U 5,317
+0.1%
607 Core i5-7600T 5,317
+0.1%
608 Core i5-1145G7 5,316
+0.1%
609 Xeon Gold 5122 5,312
610 Core i5-8500T 5,310
+-0%
611 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,309
-0.1%
612 Pentium Gold G5500 5,307
-0.1%
613 Core i5-7440EQ 5,307
-0.1%
614 Xeon E3-1225 v6 5,305
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 5122 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,917 Rank: 709
Rank Name Score Visual
705 Core i7-7700HQ 4,921
+0.1%
706 Core i5-7500 4,921
+0.1%
707 Core i5-1145G7E 4,919
+0%
708 Core i3-6157U 4,918
+0%
709 Xeon Gold 5122 4,917
710 Core i3-8300T 4,916
+-0%
711 Core i5-9500 4,915
+-0%
712 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,914
-0.1%
713 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,914
-0.1%
714 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,912
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 5122 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,575 Rank: 498
Rank Name Score Visual
494 Core i7-10870H 5,584
+0.2%
495 Core i7-5930K 5,583
+0.1%
496 Core i5-8350U 5,581
+0.1%
497 Xeon E3-1241 v3 5,577
+0%
498 Xeon Gold 5122 5,575
499 Core i7-7700T 5,574
+-0%
500 Core i7-1165G7 5,572
-0.1%
501 Core i7-9700T 5,569
-0.1%
502 Core i3-6300 5,568
-0.1%
503 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,568
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5122 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,755 Rank: 575
Rank Name Score Visual
571 Core i5-8400 4,760
+0.1%
572 Core i7-5950HQ 4,760
+0.1%
573 Core i5-1135G7 4,760
+0.1%
574 Xeon E-2274G 4,756
+0%
575 Xeon Gold 5122 4,755
576 Core i3-10320 4,755
+0%
577 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,755
+0%
578 Core i5-1145G7 4,754
+-0%
579 Xeon E-2234 4,752
-0.1%
580 Core i7-5775C 4,751
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5122 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,718 Rank: 648
Rank Name Score Visual
644 Xeon D-1531 4,720
+0%
645 Core i7-8709G 4,720
+0%
646 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,719
+0%
647 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,719
+0%
648 Xeon Gold 5122 4,718
649 Xeon E3-1280 v5 4,716
+-0%
650 Xeon W-2123 4,716
+-0%
651 Core i5-10200H 4,716
+-0%
652 Xeon E3-1230 v6 4,715
-0.1%
653 Xeon D-1537 4,715
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5122 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,886 Rank: 484
Rank Name Score Visual
480 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,888
+0%
481 Ryzen 3 3300X 4,888
+0%
482 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 4,887
+0%
483 Xeon Silver 4208 4,886
+0%
484 Xeon Gold 5122 4,886
485 Xeon E5-1650 v3 4,886
+0%
486 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 4,885
+-0%
487 Core i5-10600T 4,884
+-0%
488 Core i5-9400F 4,881
-0.1%
489 Xeon E-2276M 4,880
-0.1%

View full ranking →

Xeon Gold 5122 Details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5122, released in 2017 as part of the Skylake SP family, occupies a mid-tier position in the server CPU landscape. Though over six years old, it remains relevant in environments where cost-effective performance and enterprise-grade features are prioritized over raw speed. Built on a 14 nm process and based on the Skylake microarchitecture, the Xeon Gold 5122 is designed for high-reliability workloads in data centers and enterprise environments, offering a blend of multi-threaded throughput and power efficiency.

This processor features four cores and eight threads, enabled by Intel’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle multiple threads per core efficiently. With a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz, it delivers a solid single-core performance that remains competitive in many server applications. The chip includes 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, 4 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 16.5 MiB of L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency in data-intensive tasks. It supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, delivering a memory bandwidth of up to 119.21 GiB/s—ideal for virtualization and database workloads.

The Xeon Gold 5122 operates at a TDP of 105 W and is packaged in FCLGA-3647, compatible with Socket P and LGA-3647, making it suitable for high-density server platforms. It supports advanced enterprise features such as ECC memory, Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, Intel TXT, and Intel vPro, ensuring robust virtualization, security, and manageability. The processor also includes support for AVX-512, AES-NI, and other instruction sets that accelerate encryption, machine learning, and scientific computing tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 5122 achieves an overall score of 5312, ranking #609 of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5575 (#498 of 2060) and a multicore score of 4917 (#709 of 2060). While it falls behind modern high-end CPUs in both single- and multi-threaded performance, it holds its own against many mainstream and mid-tier processors. It compares closely with Intel’s Core i5-1145G7 and Core i7-7700HQ, indicating its suitability for light-to-medium workloads in server and workstation environments. Its multicore performance, while solid, is outpaced by modern server-grade and desktop processors with higher core counts and advanced architectures.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Gold 5122 is best suited for legacy server systems, small-scale virtualization, or edge computing deployments where a balance of performance, power efficiency, and reliability is required. While it no longer competes with top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Intel’s Core Ultra series, it remains a viable option for organizations seeking a cost-effective, feature-rich server CPU with enterprise-grade support and long-term stability.
Frequently Compared

Intel Xeon Silver 4116T 3 views

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 1 view

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 1 view

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4210 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4208 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4116 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4112 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4110 1 view

Intel Xeon Silver 4109T 1 view

Intel Xeon Gold 5122

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 5122
Family: Xeon
Series: 5100
Model Number: 5122
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 4
TDP: 105 W
Release Price: $1,221.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 16.5 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 768 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 119.21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT SGX Secure Key IPT AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl AVX-512
Related News

AMD Unveils Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with 192MB L3 Cache – and Pragmata Reveals Switch 2 Performance Gap vs. PS5

AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, a 16-core CPU with dual 3D V-Cache and a total of 192 MB L3 cache, available star...

2 sources · 1 week ago

Intel Nova Lake-S with 44 Cores? Leak Suggests Cache Strategy Shift and New Wildcat Lake Generation

A leak suggests Intel's Nova Lake-S processors may shift from 42 to 44 cores, indicating a change in tile configuration...

2 sources · 4 days ago

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Available Before Launch – Lenovo Unveils New Legion Gaming Tablets

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition with dual 3D V-Cache is already available ahead of its official launch on April 22...

2 sources · 3 days ago

Intel Launches Core Series 3 'Wildcat Lake' – New AI-Powered CPUs for Budget Laptops and Edge Devices

Intel has officially launched the Core Series 3 'Wildcat Lake', a new CPU lineup for budget laptops and edge devices fea...

3 sources · 4 days ago

Intel Core Ultra 400 'Nova Lake': New Desktop CPUs with Up to 52 Cores and 288 MB Cache Unveiled

Intel is set to launch the Core Ultra 400 series, codenamed Nova Lake, for desktop systems featuring up to 52 cores and...

3 sources · 6 days ago

Login

Forgot your password?

Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.