Xeon D-1733NT vs Xeon E5-1681 V3

Xeon D-1733NT

8 Cores16 Thrd53 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

Xeon E5-1681 V3

10 Cores20 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1733NT

8 / 16

14,849

+0.2%

14,820

0.0%

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.

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.

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-1733NT

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

107%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

105%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

105%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

102%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

100%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

99%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

99%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

98%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

97%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

96%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

95%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

95%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

94%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

94%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

93%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1681 V3

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

112%

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

111%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

110%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

110%

#488

EPYC 9534

MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999

108%

#489

EPYC 9654

MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345

108%

#490

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

107%

#491

EPYC 7742

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800

107%

#492

Xeon Platinum 8352M

MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471

106%

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

105%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

104%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

103%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

101%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

101%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

100%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

99%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

99%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

99%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

98%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

97%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

97%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

96%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

91%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

90%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

90%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

89%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

89%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

88%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

88%

#513

Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-1733NT (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon E5-1681 V3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1681 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon E5-1681 V3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+50%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($200)

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-1733NT Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1681 V3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1733NT and Xeon E5-1681 V3

Xeon D-1733NT

The Xeon D-1733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,849 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E5-1681 V3

The Xeon E5-1681 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,820 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1733NT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-1681 V3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-1681 V3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-1681 V3 — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1681 V3 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-1681 V3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1733NT scores 14,849 against the Xeon E5-1681 V3's 14,820 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon D-1733NT. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1681 V3.

Feature	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon E5-1681 V3
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	15 MB	25 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	14,849	14,820
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,050
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1733NT uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1681 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon E5-1681 V3
Socket	FCBGA2227	LGA2011-3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	768 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1733NT) / Yes (Xeon E5-1681 V3).

Feature	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon E5-1681 V3
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Xeon D-1733NT launched at $300 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1681 V3 debuted at $1589. At current prices ($300 vs $200), the Xeon E5-1681 V3 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1733NT delivers 49.5 pts/$ vs 74.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1681 V3 — making the Xeon E5-1681 V3 the 39.8% better value option.