Xeon D-1746TER
VS
Xeon E-2278GE

Xeon D-1746TER vs Xeon E-2278GE

Intel

Xeon D-1746TER

10 Cores20 Thrd67 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2278GE

8 Cores16 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

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.

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 E-2278GE

#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
104%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
104%
#142
Xeon E-2278GE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
99%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
99%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
96%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon E-2278GE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon D-1746TER in both compute-intensive tasks (1.9% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightXeon D-1746TERXeon E-2278GE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon D-1746TERXeon E-2278GE
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 E-2278GE

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 E-2278GE

The Xeon E-2278GE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,956 points. Launch price was $519.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-1746TER packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E-2278GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1746TER has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1746TER versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2278GE — a 41% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2278GE (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon D-1746TER uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E-2278GE uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1746TER scores 15,660 against the Xeon E-2278GE's 15,956 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon E-2278GE. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1746TER vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278GE.

FeatureXeon D-1746TERXeon E-2278GE
Cores / Threads
10 / 20+25%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
4.7 GHz+52%
Base Clock
2 GHz
3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache
15 MB (total)
16 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+400%
256 kB (per core)
Process
10 nm-29%
14 nm
Architecture
Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark
15,660
15,956+2%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1746TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2278GE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon D-1746TERXeon E-2278GE
Socket
FCBGA2227
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0