Intel Xeon Gold 5222 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5122

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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 Xeon Gold 5122 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5122, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
2 Generation 1
Intel Xeon Gold 5222 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5122
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

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 Xeon Gold 5122 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5122 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5222 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5122 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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-- Generation --
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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-- AV1 --
 
 

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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
1.0 TB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
6 Memory channels 6
 
 

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.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
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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 Xeon Gold 5122 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 17.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2017
1221 $ Release price 1250 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.5 MB L3-Cache 17.0 MB
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Cascade Lake Architecture Skylake