Xeon Gold 5222

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 5222

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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 5222 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,239 Rank: 669
Rank Name Score Visual
665 Core i5-8305G 5,245
+0.1%
666 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 5,245
+0.1%
667 Core i5-4670S 5,244
+0.1%
668 Xeon E5-2640 v4 5,240
+0%
669 Xeon Gold 5222 5,239
670 Xeon E3-1285 v4 5,239
+0%
671 Xeon Gold 5117 5,238
+-0%
672 Core i5-9400 5,237
+-0%
673 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 5,236
-0.1%
674 Xeon E3-1230 V5 5,236
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 5222 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,923 Rank: 702
Rank Name Score Visual
698 Xeon E3-1260L v5 4,926
+0.1%
699 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,926
+0.1%
700 Core i5-9400T 4,924
+0%
701 Core i5-7640X 4,923
+0%
702 Xeon Gold 5222 4,923
703 Core i5-9400H 4,922
+-0%
704 Core i5-8350U 4,922
+-0%
705 Core i7-7700HQ 4,921
+-0%
706 Core i5-7500 4,921
+-0%
707 Core i5-1145G7E 4,919
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 5222 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,449 Rank: 593
Rank Name Score Visual
589 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 5,454
+0.1%
590 Xeon Gold 6132 5,452
+0.1%
591 Core i5-8500T 5,451
+0%
592 Core i5-7400 5,451
+0%
593 Xeon Gold 5222 5,449
594 Core i3-6100 5,449
+0%
595 Xeon E3-1231 v3 5,449
+0%
596 FX-8300 5,448
+-0%
597 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,447
+-0%
598 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,444
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

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

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5222 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,766 Rank: 564
Rank Name Score Visual
560 Core i7-10710U 4,773
+0.1%
561 Core i5-8600T 4,772
+0.1%
562 Xeon E5-2670 4,768
+0%
563 Core i5-9400F 4,767
+0%
564 Xeon Gold 5222 4,766
565 Xeon W-2125 4,765
+-0%
566 Core i5-9400 4,764
+-0%
567 Core i5-8500 4,764
+-0%
568 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,764
+-0%
569 Core i5-10400T 4,763
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5222 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,743 Rank: 615
Rank Name Score Visual
611 Xeon E3-1270 v6 4,747
+0.1%
612 Core i5-8500B 4,745
+0%
613 Core i7-1068NG7 4,745
+0%
614 Atom C3858 4,744
+0%
615 Xeon Gold 5222 4,743
616 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,743
+0%
617 Xeon X5690 4,741
+-0%
618 Core i7-7700 4,740
-0.1%
619 Core i7-990X 4,739
-0.1%
620 Core i7-1185G7 4,738
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5222 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,907 Rank: 457
Rank Name Score Visual
453 Core i5-10500 4,915
+0.2%
454 Xeon E5-2690 v2 4,914
+0.1%
455 Core i5-10400F 4,912
+0.1%
456 Xeon E5-2687W v2 4,908
+0%
457 Xeon Gold 5222 4,907
458 Ryzen 5 4600HS 4,907
+0%
459 Ryzen 7 5700U 4,906
+-0%
460 Xeon D-1587 4,905
+-0%
461 Core i5-10400 4,903
-0.1%
462 Core i5-9500F 4,901
-0.1%

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Xeon Gold 5222 Details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5222 stands as a powerful server-grade processor built on the Cascade Lake SP microarchitecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process. Released in 2019, this chip has maintained relevance in high-performance computing environments due to its robust feature set and strong multi-threaded performance. As of March 2026, while not among the latest offerings, the Xeon Gold 5222 remains a competitive option in the server segment, particularly for workloads requiring high memory bandwidth and extensive virtualization support.

The processor features four cores and eight threads, enabled by Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to efficiently handle multithreaded applications. With a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a single-core turbo frequency of up to 3.9 GHz, it delivers solid single-threaded performance, scoring 5,449 in the Singlecore benchmark and ranking #593 of 2060. Its overall score of 5,239 places it at #669 in the overall ranking, demonstrating its balanced performance across various workloads.

One of the standout aspects of the Xeon Gold 5222 is its memory support. It supports up to 1,048,576 MiB (1 TiB) of DDR4-2933 memory across six channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 131.13 GiB/s. This capability makes it ideal for memory-intensive applications such as virtualization, databases, and scientific simulations. The processor also supports Intel's Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX-512), including AVX512F, AVX512CD, AVX512BW, AVX512DQ, and AVX512VL, which significantly enhance performance in compute-heavy tasks like machine learning and data analytics.

The Xeon Gold 5222 is designed for the LGA-3647 socket and operates at a TDP of 105 W, making it suitable for use in servers and workstations with adequate cooling infrastructure. It includes advanced features such as Intel Deep Learning Boost, Intel Speed Shift Technology, and Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, which optimize power efficiency and performance under varying workloads. The processor also supports ECC memory, hardware virtualization via Intel VT-x and VT-d, and Intel vPro technology, ensuring reliability and manageability in enterprise environments.

In multicore performance, the Xeon Gold 5222 achieves a score of 4,923, placing it at #701 of 2060. While it is outpaced by newer, higher-core-count processors, it remains competitive against several mainstream and server-grade CPUs. Its performance is particularly notable when compared to the Xeon Gold 5117 and Core i5-9400, both of which score lower in multicore benchmarks. However, it trails behind more powerful processors like the Xeon Platinum 8168 and Ryzen Threadripper models, which dominate the top tiers of performance.

Overall, the Xeon Gold 5222 is well-suited for enterprise servers, cloud computing, and virtualization environments where reliability, memory capacity, and multi-threaded performance are critical. While it may not compete with the latest high-end CPUs in raw performance, its mature architecture, extensive feature set, and strong memory bandwidth make it a dependable choice for workloads that benefit from its balanced capabilities.
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Intel Xeon Gold 5222

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 5222
Family: Xeon
Series: 5200
Model Number: 5222
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 38x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Cascade Lake
Core Name: Cascade Lake SP
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: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 1,024 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 131.13 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 48
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, x8, x4

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 Secure Key SMEP AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD AVX512VNNI NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX-512
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