Core Ultra 5 228V vs Xeon D-1848TER

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

95%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1848TER

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

105%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

103%

#126

Xeon D-1848TER

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

98%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1848TER is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon D-1848TER
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($295)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 5 228V ($295), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($295 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon D-1848TER
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($295)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Core Ultra 5 228V Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1848TER Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon D-1848TER

Core Ultra 5 228V

The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon D-1848TER

The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 228V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1848TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1848TER has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER — a 36.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 228V is built on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 16,955 against the Xeon D-1848TER's 16,952 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V vs 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon D-1848TER
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+45%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	15360 kB+88%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)	—
Process	3 nm	—
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	—
PassMark	16,955	16,952
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,932	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,585	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,053	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1848TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 228V	Xeon D-1848TER
Socket	FCBGA2833	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5X-8533	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core Ultra 5 228V) / not specified (Xeon D-1848TER). The Core Ultra 5 228V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Xeon D-1848TER requires a dedicated GPU.