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Xeon D-1726
Xeon Gold 5215
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1726
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5215
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1726 | Xeon Gold 5215 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1726 | Xeon Gold 5215 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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-1726 and Xeon Gold 5215
Xeon D-1726
The Xeon D-1726 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 5215
The Xeon Gold 5215 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 15,757 points. Launch price was $1,221.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1726 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5215 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Gold 5215 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1726 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5215 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1726 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5215 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1726 scores 15,511 against the Xeon Gold 5215's 15,757 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5215. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon D-1726 vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5215.
| Feature | Xeon D-1726 | Xeon Gold 5215 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 13.75 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | — | 10 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 15,511 | 15,757+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1726 uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5215 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1726 | Xeon Gold 5215 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2227 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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