Xeon D-1518 vs Pentium Gold G6605
Xeon D-1518
Pentium Gold G6605
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon D-1518 is positioned at rank #586 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1518
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1518 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1518 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon D-1518 and Pentium Gold G6605
Xeon D-1518
The Xeon D-1518 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,562 points. Launch price was $193.
Pentium Gold G6605
The Pentium Gold G6605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,488 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1518 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6605 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon D-1518 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1518 versus 4.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6605 — a 64.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6605 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Xeon D-1518 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6605 uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1518 scores 4,562 against the Pentium Gold G6605's 4,488 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon D-1518. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1518 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6605.
| Feature | Xeon D-1518 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+95% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+95% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 4,562+2% | 4,488 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1518 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6605 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1518 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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