Xeon D-1715TER vs Xeon E5-2643 v2

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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-1715TER is positioned at rank 314 and the Xeon E5-2643 v2 is on rank 308, so the Xeon E5-2643 v2 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-1715TER

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4566%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

862%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

766%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

592%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

99%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

99%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

98%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

98%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

98%

#314

Xeon D-1715TER

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2643 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4532%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

856%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

760%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

587%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

100%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

98%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

#308

Xeon E5-2643 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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-1715TER (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1715TER	Xeon E5-2643 v2
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2643 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1715TER	Xeon E5-2643 v2
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-1715TER Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2643 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1715TER and Xeon E5-2643 v2

Xeon D-1715TER

The Xeon D-1715TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,104 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E5-2643 v2

The Xeon E5-2643 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,172 points. Launch price was $2,200.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1715TER packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2643 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2643 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1715TER versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 v2 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2643 v2 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon D-1715TER uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1715TER scores 9,104 against the Xeon E5-2643 v2's 9,172 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2643 v2. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1715TER vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2643 v2.

Feature	Xeon D-1715TER	Xeon E5-2643 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	9,104	9,172

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1715TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2643 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.