
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs Xeon D-2166NT

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Xeon D-2166NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2166NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Xeon D-2166NT

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon D-2166NT
The Xeon D-2166NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,105 points. Launch price was $1,005.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2166NT offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-2166NT has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2166NT — a 31% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon D-2166NT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 scores 15,342 against the Xeon D-2166NT's 15,105 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon D-2166NT.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+37% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16.5 MB+3% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 12 MB+2300% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 15,342+2% | 15,105 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2166NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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