Xeon E5-2679 v4 vs Xeon Gold 6222V

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 E5-2679 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.1% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+81.8% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 28 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,131 vs 24,254).
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,702 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6222V mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

Xeon Gold 6222V

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2679 v4 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (28 MB vs 50 MB).

Xeon E5-2679 v4

2016

Xeon Gold 6222V

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.1% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+81.8% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 28 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,131 vs 24,254).
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,702 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6222V mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2679 v4 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (28 MB vs 50 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6222V better than Xeon E5-2679 v4?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon E5-2679 v4 is ahead with a 14.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6222V pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark. Xeon E5-2679 v4 also has the bigger cache pool with 81.8% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 28 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6222V is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 6222V is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E5-2679 v4 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 6222V is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $2,702 MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-2679 v4 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 14.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon E5-2679 v4 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (8.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon Gold 6222V is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2016) and more multi-core headroom with 20 cores / 40 threads instead of 20/40. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 E5-2679 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6222V Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2679 v4	Xeon Gold 6222V
1080p
low	182 FPS	186 FPS
medium	160 FPS	151 FPS
high	126 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	146 FPS
medium	127 FPS	115 FPS
high	96 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	68 FPS
medium	62 FPS	57 FPS
high	48 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E5-2679 v4	Xeon Gold 6222V
1080p
low	364 FPS	189 FPS
medium	331 FPS	169 FPS
high	279 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	313 FPS	163 FPS
medium	284 FPS	149 FPS
high	242 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	107 FPS
medium	178 FPS	98 FPS
high	153 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E5-2679 v4	Xeon Gold 6222V
1080p
low	603 FPS	606 FPS
medium	603 FPS	606 FPS
high	603 FPS	606 FPS
ultra	603 FPS	606 FPS
1440p
low	603 FPS	606 FPS
medium	590 FPS	605 FPS
high	559 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	505 FPS	506 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	455 FPS
medium	363 FPS	357 FPS
high	328 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	259 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E5-2679 v4	Xeon Gold 6222V
1080p
low	603 FPS	606 FPS
medium	603 FPS	606 FPS
high	603 FPS	606 FPS
ultra	585 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	603 FPS	606 FPS
medium	603 FPS	584 FPS
high	545 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	527 FPS	461 FPS
medium	472 FPS	412 FPS
high	418 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	318 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2679 v4 and Xeon Gold 6222V

Xeon E5-2679 v4

The Xeon E5-2679 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,131 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon Gold 6222V

The Xeon Gold 6222V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,254 points. Launch price was $1,600.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2679 v4 and Xeon Gold 6222V share an identical 20-core/40-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6222V — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6222V (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6222V uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2679 v4 scores 24,131 against the Xeon Gold 6222V's 24,254 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6222V. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6222V.

Feature	Xeon E5-2679 v4	Xeon Gold 6222V
Cores / Threads	20 / 40	20 / 40
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+39%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	50 MB+82%	27.5 MB
L2 Cache	5 MB	20 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	24,131	24,254
Geekbench 6 Single	1,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6222V uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2679 v4	Xeon Gold 6222V
Socket	LGA2011-3	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	40	—