Ryzen 5 220 vs Xeon Silver 4509Y

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 5 220

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025

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Xeon Silver 4509Y

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 220

6 / 12

18,762

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Silver 4509Y

8 / 16

18,749

0.0%

About PassMark

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.

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Xeon Silver 4509Y needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 23 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Silver 4509Y, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon Silver 4509Y mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon Silver 4509Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,749 vs 18,762).
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 220 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Xeon Silver 4509Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.4% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 125W, a 97W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Xeon Silver 4509Y needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+40.6% larger total L3 cache (23 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 23 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Silver 4509Y, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon Silver 4509Y mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,749 vs 18,762).
❌346.4% higher power demand at 125W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 220 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 220 better than Xeon Silver 4509Y?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Silver 4509Y makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 220 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, Ryzen 5 220 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.4% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 220 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 220 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 220 is at an unclear MSRP at $150 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.4% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (125.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 5 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023), more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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.

Ryzen 5 220 Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4509Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 220	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	265 FPS	176 FPS
medium	237 FPS	142 FPS
high	198 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	232 FPS	143 FPS
medium	187 FPS	113 FPS
high	152 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	66 FPS
medium	133 FPS	55 FPS
high	102 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 220	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	434 FPS	469 FPS
medium	341 FPS	428 FPS
high	293 FPS	355 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	321 FPS
1440p
low	362 FPS	431 FPS
medium	297 FPS	382 FPS
high	262 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	282 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	280 FPS
medium	227 FPS	250 FPS
high	206 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	204 FPS

Open Ryzen 5 220 Open Xeon Silver 4509Y

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 220	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	469 FPS	469 FPS
medium	469 FPS	469 FPS
high	469 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	469 FPS	469 FPS
medium	469 FPS	469 FPS
high	469 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	445 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	469 FPS	469 FPS
medium	438 FPS	414 FPS
high	374 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	298 FPS

Open Ryzen 5 220 Open Xeon Silver 4509Y

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 220	Xeon Silver 4509Y
1080p
low	469 FPS	469 FPS
medium	469 FPS	469 FPS
high	469 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	469 FPS	469 FPS
medium	469 FPS	469 FPS
high	469 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	453 FPS
4K
low	469 FPS	469 FPS
medium	469 FPS	428 FPS
high	434 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	332 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 220 and Xeon Silver 4509Y

Ryzen 5 220

The Ryzen 5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,762 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Silver 4509Y

The Xeon Silver 4509Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 18,749 points. Launch price was $563.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 220 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4509Y offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4509Y has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4509Y — a 17.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 18,762 against the Xeon Silver 4509Y's 18,749 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 220. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 220 vs 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4509Y.

Feature	Ryzen 5 220	Xeon Silver 4509Y
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+20%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+23%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	22.5 MB (total)+41%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	18,762	18,749
Geekbench 6 Single	1,300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,700	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 220 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 220	Xeon Silver 4509Y
Socket	FP8	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	14	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220) / not specified (Xeon Silver 4509Y). The Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon Silver 4509Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop.