Core Ultra 9 288V vs Xeon D-1747NTE

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 9 288V

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

119%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

116%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

114%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

114%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

110%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1747NTE

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

135%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

132%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

126%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

124%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

122%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

107%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

104%

#78

Xeon D-1747NTE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

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-1747NTE is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 9 288V	Xeon D-1747NTE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($600)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 9 288V ($600), 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 ($600 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 9 288V	Xeon D-1747NTE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($600)	✅ 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 9 288V Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1747NTE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 9 288V and Xeon D-1747NTE

Core Ultra 9 288V

The Core Ultra 9 288V 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,280 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon D-1747NTE

The Xeon D-1747NTE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,279 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 9 288V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1747NTE offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1747NTE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 288V versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1747NTE — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 288V (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 288V is built on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 20,280 against the Xeon D-1747NTE's 20,279 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 9 288V. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 288V vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1747NTE.

Feature	Core Ultra 9 288V	Xeon D-1747NTE
Cores / Threads	8 / 8	10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+46%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	15 MB+25%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)	—
Process	3 nm-70%	10 nm
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	—
PassMark	20,280	20,279
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,800	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 9 288V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1747NTE uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 9 288V	Xeon D-1747NTE
Socket	FCBGA2833	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
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: true (Core Ultra 9 288V) / not specified (Xeon D-1747NTE). The Core Ultra 9 288V includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc 140V), while the Xeon D-1747NTE requires a dedicated GPU.