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Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz

Explore Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.9/ 10
Technical rating

Good

[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz is a Server processor with 18 cores and 36 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 39678 and a single-thread rating of 2268. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

CPU Mark39,678
1 samples
Single Thread2,268
Overall rank#0
Reference price$4,666.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz is a Server processor with 18 cores and 36 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 39678 and a single-thread rating of 2268. Its stated TDP is 125 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz is a Server released in 2025. Recorded specifications include 18 cores and 36 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 125 W reference TDP, a 39,678 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 39,678 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,268 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA3647. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-2667. The 125 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 18 cores and 36 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 125 W reference TDP, a 39,678 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz?

Start with LGA3647 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 125 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD EPYC 7352AMD39,906 points
03AMD EPYC 7313AMD39,725 points
04Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHzThis CPU39,678 points
05Intel Xeon W-3275 @ 2.50GHzIntel39,449 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon W-3275 @ 2.50GHzIntel2,576 points
02AMD EPYC 7313AMD2,446 points
03Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHzThis CPU2,268 points
04AMD EPYC 7352AMD1,976 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Xeon Gold 5220S @ 2.70GHzThis CPU317.4 Mark/W
02AMD EPYC 7352AMD257.5 Mark/W
03AMD EPYC 7313AMD256.3 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon W-3275 @ 2.50GHzIntel192.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
771,610.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
14,845.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
54,786.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
167.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
109,767.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
179,203.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,942.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
96,638.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2025
SocketLGA3647
Cores / threads18 / 36
Base clock2.70 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP125 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-2667
Maximum capacity1024 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I18 x 32 KB
L1D18 x 32 KB
L218 x 1024 KB
L325 MB