Core 5 220H vs Xeon Gold 6136

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

✅Draws 45W instead of 150W, a 105W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6136, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Gold 6136

2017

Why buy it

✅+37.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,049 vs 21,192).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Core 5 220H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core 5 220H

2024

Xeon Gold 6136

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 150W, a 105W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+37.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6136, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,049 vs 21,192).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Core 5 220H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 5 220H better than Xeon Gold 6136?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6136 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 0.8% more average FPS across 2 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 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

Core 5 220H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 5 220H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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 a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2017), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 12/24. 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 Gold 6136 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon Gold 6136
1080p
low	277 FPS	179 FPS
medium	249 FPS	143 FPS
high	210 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	145 FPS
medium	186 FPS	113 FPS
high	152 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	67 FPS
medium	131 FPS	56 FPS
high	101 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon Gold 6136

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon Gold 6136
1080p
low	530 FPS	400 FPS
medium	521 FPS	346 FPS
high	427 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	346 FPS
medium	449 FPS	307 FPS
high	376 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	225 FPS
medium	279 FPS	200 FPS
high	256 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	148 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon Gold 6136

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon Gold 6136
1080p
low	530 FPS	526 FPS
medium	530 FPS	526 FPS
high	530 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	526 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	526 FPS
medium	530 FPS	526 FPS
high	530 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	512 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	461 FPS
medium	492 FPS	361 FPS
high	439 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	261 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon Gold 6136

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 5 220H	Xeon Gold 6136
1080p
low	530 FPS	526 FPS
medium	530 FPS	526 FPS
high	530 FPS	526 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	526 FPS
1440p
low	530 FPS	526 FPS
medium	530 FPS	526 FPS
high	530 FPS	518 FPS
ultra	530 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	472 FPS
medium	530 FPS	423 FPS
high	500 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	329 FPS

Open Core 5 220H Open Xeon Gold 6136

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 5 220H and Xeon Gold 6136

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 Gold 6136

The Xeon Gold 6136 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,049 points. Launch price was $2,460.

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Processing Power

The Core 5 220H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, matching the Xeon Gold 6136's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core 5 220H versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6136 — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Core 5 220H (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6136 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 220H scores 21,192 against the Xeon Gold 6136's 21,049 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 5 220H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 220H vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6136.

Feature	Core 5 220H	Xeon Gold 6136
Cores / Threads	12 / 16	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+32%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)	24.75 MB+38%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	12 MB+500%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	21,192	21,049

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Memory & Platform

The Core 5 220H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6136 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.