Xeon Gold 6122 vs Xeon W-1370P

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.

Xeon Gold 6122

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+75% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 125W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1370P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,698 vs 23,781).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 28 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6122 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon Gold 6122

2018

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+75% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 125W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1370P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,698 vs 23,781).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 28 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6122 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-1370P better than Xeon Gold 6122?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon W-1370P is ahead with a 16.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6122 pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. Xeon Gold 6122 also has the bigger cache pool with 75% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 16 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6122 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 75% larger total L3 cache (28 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Xeon W-1370P is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-1370P is at an unclear MSRP at $323 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 16.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6122 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.4% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon W-1370P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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.

Xeon Gold 6122 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1370P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6122	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	186 FPS	262 FPS
medium	151 FPS	241 FPS
high	123 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	227 FPS
medium	115 FPS	189 FPS
high	92 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	156 FPS
medium	57 FPS	130 FPS
high	45 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6122	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	211 FPS	421 FPS
medium	188 FPS	355 FPS
high	161 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	375 FPS
medium	166 FPS	326 FPS
high	143 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	250 FPS
medium	109 FPS	224 FPS
high	99 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	185 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 6122	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	595 FPS	592 FPS
medium	559 FPS	537 FPS
high	507 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	558 FPS	592 FPS
medium	453 FPS	497 FPS
high	411 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	355 FPS	366 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	427 FPS
medium	315 FPS	370 FPS
high	281 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 6122	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	595 FPS	592 FPS
medium	595 FPS	592 FPS
high	595 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	577 FPS	592 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	592 FPS
medium	595 FPS	592 FPS
high	513 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	441 FPS	592 FPS
4K
low	471 FPS	592 FPS
medium	421 FPS	576 FPS
high	375 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6122 and Xeon W-1370P

Xeon Gold 6122

The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6122 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon W-1370P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6122 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6122 versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-1370P is built on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6122 scores 23,781 against the Xeon W-1370P's 23,698 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6122. L3 cache: 28 MB on the Xeon Gold 6122 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6122	Xeon W-1370P
Cores / Threads	20 / 40+150%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5.2 GHz+41%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.6 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	28 MB+75%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	23,781	23,698

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6122 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1370P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.