Xeon D-1567 vs Xeon E-2126G

Xeon D-1567

12 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2016

Xeon E-2126G

6 Cores6 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1567

12 / 24

10,447

+0.1%

10,437

0.0%

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-1567 is positioned at rank 1000 and the Xeon E-2126G is on rank 1001, so the Xeon D-1567 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1567

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

53701%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10139%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9008%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

6959%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

99%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

97%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

95%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

82%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

100%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

100%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

96%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

96%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

94%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

89%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

87%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

87%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

84%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

80%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2126G

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

53840%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10166%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9032%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

6977%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

99%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

97%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

95%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

82%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

100%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

97%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

96%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

94%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

89%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

87%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

87%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

85%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

80%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

75%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E-2126G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E-2126G
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 (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1567 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E-2126G
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon D-1567 Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2126G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1567 and Xeon E-2126G

Xeon D-1567

The Xeon D-1567 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,447 points. Launch price was $1,069.

Xeon E-2126G

The Xeon E-2126G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,437 points. Launch price was $255.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1567 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E-2126G offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon D-1567 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1567 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2126G — a 50% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2126G (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon D-1567 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2126G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1567 scores 10,447 against the Xeon E-2126G's 10,437 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-1567. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1567 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2126G.

Feature	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E-2126G
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 6
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	4.5 GHz+67%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	12 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	10,447	10,437

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1567 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2126G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1567	Xeon E-2126G
Socket	FCBGA1667	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon D-1567 launched at $2702 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2126G debuted at $2702. At current prices ($230 vs $230), the Xeon E-2126G is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1567 delivers 45.4 pts/$ vs 45.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2126G — making the Xeon D-1567 the 0.1% better value option.