Xeon D-1587 vs Xeon E-2246G
Xeon D-1587
Xeon E-2246G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1587
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2246G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1587 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443) | ✅ More affordable ($268) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1587 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+446%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443) | ✅ More affordable ($268) |
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-1587 and Xeon E-2246G
Xeon D-1587
The Xeon D-1587 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 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: 13,630 points. Launch price was $1,443.
Xeon E-2246G
The Xeon E-2246G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 13,832 points. Launch price was $311.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1587 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon E-2246G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1587 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1587 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2246G — a 70.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2246G (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon D-1587 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2246G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1587 scores 13,630 against the Xeon E-2246G's 13,832 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E-2246G. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1587 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2246G.
| Feature | Xeon D-1587 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+167% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz+109% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz+112% |
| 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 | 13,630 | 13,832+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1587 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2246G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1587 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon D-1587 launched at $1652 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2246G debuted at $311. At current prices ($1443 vs $268), the Xeon E-2246G is $1175 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1587 delivers 9.4 pts/$ vs 51.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2246G — making the Xeon E-2246G the 138.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon D-1587 | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1652 | $311-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1443 | $268-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.4 | 51.6+449% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2019 |
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