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Xeon D-1726
Xeon W-10885M
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-1726
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-10885M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1726 | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1726 | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W-10885M
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 W-10885M
The Xeon W-10885M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,486 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1726 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-10885M offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-10885M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1726 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-10885M — a 37.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10885M (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-10885M is built on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1726 scores 15,511 against the Xeon W-10885M's 15,486 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon D-1726. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon D-1726 vs 16 MB on the Xeon W-10885M.
| Feature | Xeon D-1726 | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB | 16 MB+60% |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| PassMark | 15,511 | 15,486 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1726 uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-10885M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1726 | Xeon W-10885M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2227 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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