Xeon D-1746TER
VS
Xeon D-1726

Xeon D-1746TER vs Xeon D-1726

Intel

Xeon D-1746TER

10 Cores20 Thrd67 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1726

6 Cores12 Thrd70 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

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.

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-1746TER

#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
106%
#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
101%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
100%
#146
Xeon D-1746TER
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
98%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1726

#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
102%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
101%
#149
Xeon D-1726
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
99%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon D-1726 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-1746TER is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon D-1746TERXeon D-1726
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon D-1746TERXeon D-1726
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1746TER and Xeon D-1726

Intel

Xeon D-1746TER

The Xeon D-1746TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,660 points. Launch price was $1,069.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-1746TER packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon D-1726 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1746TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1746TER versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1726 — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1726 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon D-1746TER is built on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1746TER scores 15,660 against the Xeon D-1726's 15,511 — a 1% lead for the Xeon D-1746TER. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1746TER vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1726.

FeatureXeon D-1746TERXeon D-1726
Cores / Threads
10 / 20+67%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
3.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache
15 MB (total)+50%
10 MB
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
10 nm
Architecture
Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark
15,660
15,511
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA2227 socket with PCIe 4.0.

FeatureXeon D-1746TERXeon D-1726
Socket
FCBGA2227
FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0