Xeon 6325P vs Xeon D-2733NT

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.

Xeon 6325P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 80W, a 25W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA2579 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $281 MSRP, while Xeon D-2733NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-2733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6325P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,206 vs 16,346).
❌45.5% higher power demand at 80W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA2579 with DDR4, while Xeon 6325P moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Xeon 6325P

2025

Xeon D-2733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 55W instead of 80W, a 25W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA2579 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $281 MSRP, while Xeon D-2733NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6325P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,206 vs 16,346).
❌45.5% higher power demand at 80W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA2579 with DDR4, while Xeon 6325P moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6325P better than Xeon D-2733NT?

Yes. Xeon 6325P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 19.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon 6325P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 19.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6325P is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Xeon 6325P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6325P is at an unclear MSRP at $281 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 19.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (58.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon 6325P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA2579, and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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.

Xeon 6325P Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2733NT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon 6325P	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	257 FPS	173 FPS
medium	232 FPS	141 FPS
high	194 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	167 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	143 FPS
medium	189 FPS	114 FPS
high	153 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	67 FPS
medium	133 FPS	57 FPS
high	102 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon 6325P	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	327 FPS	154 FPS
medium	270 FPS	135 FPS
high	243 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	207 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	135 FPS
medium	233 FPS	122 FPS
high	215 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	98 FPS
medium	178 FPS	91 FPS
high	153 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon 6325P	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	409 FPS	405 FPS
medium	409 FPS	405 FPS
high	409 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	409 FPS	405 FPS
medium	409 FPS	405 FPS
high	409 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	409 FPS	405 FPS
medium	409 FPS	321 FPS
high	371 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	220 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon 6325P	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	409 FPS	405 FPS
medium	409 FPS	405 FPS
high	409 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	409 FPS	405 FPS
medium	409 FPS	405 FPS
high	409 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	405 FPS
4K
low	409 FPS	405 FPS
medium	409 FPS	405 FPS
high	409 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	312 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6325P and Xeon D-2733NT

Xeon 6325P

The Xeon 6325P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 16,346 points. Launch price was $281.

Xeon D-2733NT

The Xeon D-2733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,206 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6325P packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-2733NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-2733NT has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon 6325P versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-2733NT — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon 6325P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon 6325P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6325P scores 16,346 against the Xeon D-2733NT's 16,206 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon 6325P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6325P vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2733NT.

Feature	Xeon 6325P	Xeon D-2733NT
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+50%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+67%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	16,346	16,206

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6325P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.