Xeon Gold 6138 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 Gold 6138

2017

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,108 vs 24,254).
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,612 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6222V mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon Gold 6222V

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 115W instead of 125W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Gold 6138

2017

Xeon Gold 6222V

2019

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 115W instead of 125W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,108 vs 24,254).
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,612 MSRP, while Xeon Gold 6222V mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6222V better than Xeon Gold 6138?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6138 is ahead with a 1.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6222V pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark.

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 0.6% 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 Gold 6138 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 6222V is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $2,612 MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6138 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon Gold 6138 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (9.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2017) 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 Gold 6138 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6222V Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6138	Xeon Gold 6222V
1080p
low	186 FPS	186 FPS
medium	151 FPS	151 FPS
high	123 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	146 FPS
medium	115 FPS	115 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	68 FPS
medium	57 FPS	57 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6138	Xeon Gold 6222V
1080p
low	212 FPS	189 FPS
medium	188 FPS	169 FPS
high	161 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	163 FPS
medium	166 FPS	149 FPS
high	143 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	107 FPS
medium	109 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 6138	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	603 FPS	605 FPS
high	573 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	506 FPS
4K
low	455 FPS	455 FPS
medium	357 FPS	357 FPS
high	318 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	259 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 6138	Xeon Gold 6222V
1080p
low	603 FPS	606 FPS
medium	603 FPS	606 FPS
high	603 FPS	606 FPS
ultra	563 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	603 FPS	606 FPS
medium	587 FPS	584 FPS
high	505 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	462 FPS	461 FPS
medium	414 FPS	412 FPS
high	369 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	318 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6138 and Xeon Gold 6222V

Xeon Gold 6138

The Xeon Gold 6138 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,108 points. Launch price was $2,612.

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 Gold 6138 and Xeon Gold 6222V share an identical 20-core/40-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6138 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6222V — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6138 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6138 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6222V uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6138 scores 24,108 against the Xeon Gold 6222V's 24,254 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6222V. Both processors carry 27.5 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6138	Xeon Gold 6222V
Cores / Threads	20 / 40	20 / 40
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+3%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+11%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	27.5 MB	27.5 MB
L2 Cache	20 MB	20 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	24,108	24,254
Geekbench 6 Single	1,261	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,439	—