Core 5 220H vs Xeon 6337P

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 5 220H

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon 6337P

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,917 vs 21,192).
❌Launch MSRP is still $60 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.

Core 5 220H

2024

Xeon 6337P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 5 220H across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,917 vs 21,192).
❌Launch MSRP is still $60 MSRP, while Core 5 220H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 220H better than Xeon 6337P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon 6337P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core 5 220H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 5 220H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.3% more average FPS across 5 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 5 220H is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 5 220H is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon 6337P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $60 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.3% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon 6337P is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (348.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 5 220H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core 5 220H Benchmark Check

Xeon 6337P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon 6337P
1080p
low	277 FPS	274 FPS
medium	249 FPS	257 FPS
high	210 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	239 FPS
medium	186 FPS	200 FPS
high	152 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	166 FPS
medium	131 FPS	139 FPS
high	101 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	95 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon 6337P

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon 6337P
1080p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	521 FPS	484 FPS
high	427 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	493 FPS
medium	449 FPS	430 FPS
high	376 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	314 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	315 FPS
medium	279 FPS	280 FPS
high	256 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	223 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon 6337P

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon 6337P
1080p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	523 FPS
high	530 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	523 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	523 FPS
high	530 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	478 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	511 FPS
medium	492 FPS	454 FPS
high	439 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	328 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon 6337P

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon 6337P
1080p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	523 FPS
high	530 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	523 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	523 FPS
high	530 FPS	523 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	516 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	523 FPS
medium	530 FPS	495 FPS
high	500 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	366 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon 6337P

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Xeon 6337P

Core 5 220H

The Core 5 220H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 21,192 points. Launch price was $342.

Xeon 6337P

The Xeon 6337P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,917 points. Launch price was $375.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon 6337P offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 5 220H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 5 GHz on the Xeon 6337P — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon 6337P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon 6337P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Xeon 6337P's 20,917 — a 1.3% lead for the Core 5 220H. Both processors carry 18 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Xeon 6337P
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.5 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,192+1%	20,917

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6337P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.