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Xeon D-1541
Xeon D-1540
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.
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. The Xeon D-1541 is positioned at rank 261 and the Xeon D-1540 is on rank 260, so the Xeon D-1540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1541
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1540
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1541 | Xeon D-1540 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1541 | Xeon D-1540 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-1541 and Xeon D-1540
Xeon D-1541
The Xeon D-1541 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,996 points. Launch price was $581.
Xeon D-1540
The Xeon D-1540 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,037 points. Launch price was $581.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon D-1541 and Xeon D-1540 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1541 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1540 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1541 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1541 scores 9,996 against the Xeon D-1540's 10,037 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon D-1540. Both processors carry 1.5 MB (per core) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon D-1541 | Xeon D-1540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,996 | 10,037 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1667 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon D-1541 | Xeon D-1540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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