Xeon D-1718T vs Core i7-5820K
Xeon D-1718T
Core i7-5820K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-1718T is positioned at rank 451 and the Core i7-5820K is on rank 686, so the Xeon D-1718T 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-1718T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5820K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1718T | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($302) | ✅ More affordable ($103) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1718T | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+198%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($302) | ✅ More affordable ($103) |
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-1718T and Core i7-5820K
Xeon D-1718T
The Xeon D-1718T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,674 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-5820K
The Core i7-5820K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,826 points. Launch price was $410.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1718T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-5820K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-5820K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1718T versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-5820K — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-5820K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-5820K is built on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1718T scores 9,674 against the Core i7-5820K's 9,826 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i7-5820K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 900 vs 1,134, a 23% lead for the Core i7-5820K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,500 vs 5,383 (42.4% advantage for the Core i7-5820K). L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon D-1718T vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-5820K.
| Feature | Xeon D-1718T | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 15 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell-E (2014) |
| PassMark | 9,674 | 9,826+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 900 | 1,134+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,500 | 5,383+54% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1718T uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-5820K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon D-1718T supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon D-1718T) vs 4 (Core i7-5820K). PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon D-1718T) vs 28 (Core i7-5820K) — the Core i7-5820K offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Xeon D-1718T) and Intel X99 (Core i7-5820K).
| Feature | Xeon D-1718T | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2227 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28+75% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-5820K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon D-1718T supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon D-1718T) vs Yes (Core i7-5820K). Primary use case: Xeon D-1718T targets Server/Edge, Core i7-5820K targets Enthusiast Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-5820K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Xeon D-1718T | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Server/Edge | Enthusiast Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon D-1718T launched at $302 MSRP, while the Core i7-5820K debuted at $389. At current prices ($302 vs $103), the Core i7-5820K is $199 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1718T delivers 32.0 pts/$ vs 95.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-5820K — making the Core i7-5820K the 99.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon D-1718T | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $302-22% | $389 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $302 | $103-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.0 | 95.4+198% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2014 |
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