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Xeon D-1733NT
Xeon E5-2658A V3
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-1733NT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2658A V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1733NT | Xeon E5-2658A V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1733NT | Xeon E5-2658A V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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-1733NT and Xeon E5-2658A 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 E5-2658A V3
The Xeon E5-2658A V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,879 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1733NT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2658A V3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2658A V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658A V3 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1733NT (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2658A V3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1733NT scores 14,849 against the Xeon E5-2658A V3's 14,879 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2658A V3. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2658A V3.
| Feature | Xeon D-1733NT | Xeon E5-2658A V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+7% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB | 30 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 14,849 | 14,879 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1733NT uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2658A V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1733NT | Xeon E5-2658A V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2227 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1733NT) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2658A V3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2658A V3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon D-1733NT | Xeon E5-2658A V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon D-1733NT launched at $300 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2658A V3 debuted at $1832. At current prices ($300 vs $200), the Xeon E5-2658A V3 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon D-1733NT delivers 49.5 pts/$ vs 74.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2658A V3 — making the Xeon E5-2658A V3 the 40.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon D-1733NT | Xeon E5-2658A V3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-84% | $1832 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $200-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.5 | 74.4+50% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2015 |
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