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Xeon D-1736NT
Xeon Gold 6234
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-1736NT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6234
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1736NT | Xeon Gold 6234 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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-1736NT | Xeon Gold 6234 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1736NT and Xeon Gold 6234
Xeon D-1736NT
The Xeon D-1736NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,826 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6234
The Xeon Gold 6234 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 17,943 points. Launch price was $2,214.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon D-1736NT and Xeon Gold 6234 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1736NT versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6234 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6234 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6234 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1736NT scores 17,826 against the Xeon Gold 6234's 17,943 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6234. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon D-1736NT vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6234.
| Feature | Xeon D-1736NT | Xeon Gold 6234 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB | 24.75 MB+65% |
| L2 Cache | — | 8 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 17,826 | 17,943 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1736NT uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6234 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1736NT | Xeon Gold 6234 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2227 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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