Xeon D-1577 vs Xeon D-2146NT

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-1577 is positioned at rank 298 and the Xeon D-2146NT is on rank 291, so the Xeon D-2146NT 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-1577

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4462%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

842%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

748%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

578%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

100%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

100%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

98%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

98%

#298

Xeon D-1577

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#304

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

99%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2146NT

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4427%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

836%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

743%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

574%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

99%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

99%

#291

Xeon D-2146NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#292

Xeon E5-2643 v3

MSRP: $219|Avg: $45

100%

#303

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

99%

#305

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-2146NT (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1577	Xeon D-2146NT
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1577 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1577	Xeon D-2146NT
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ 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-1577 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2146NT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1577 and Xeon D-2146NT

Xeon D-1577

The Xeon D-1577 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 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: 11,645 points. Launch price was $1,176.

Xeon D-2146NT

The Xeon D-2146NT 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,736 points. Launch price was $641.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1577 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon D-2146NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1577 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1577 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2146NT — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Xeon D-2146NT (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon D-1577 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2146NT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1577 scores 11,645 against the Xeon D-2146NT's 11,736 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon D-2146NT. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1577 vs 11 MB on the Xeon D-2146NT.

Feature	Xeon D-1577	Xeon D-2146NT
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	3 GHz+43%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.3 GHz+77%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	11 MB+633%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	8 MB+3100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	11,645	11,736

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1577 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2146NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.