Intel Xeon Gold 5222 vs Intel Core i9-9900X

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Intel Xeon Gold 5222 or Intel Xeon Gold 5222 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5222 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5222, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i9-9900X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Core i 9000X
2 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5222 Name Intel Core i9-9900X
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5222 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5222 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i9-9900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 20
4x Cores 10x
4 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5222 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9900X does not have integrated graphics.
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
1.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
6 Memory channels 4
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
-- Tjunction max 92 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5222 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9900X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1221 $ Release price 989 $
Cascade Lake Architecture Skylake X Refresh
16.5 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes