Xeon D-1746TER vs Xeon W-10885M

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 W-10885M

#1

Xeon W-10885M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3355%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

24%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

63%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

56%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

55%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

53%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

634%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

563%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

435%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

433%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon W-10885M leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-1746TER is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon D-1746TER	Xeon W-10885M
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 (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon D-1746TER	Xeon W-10885M
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.

Xeon D-1746TER Benchmark Check

Xeon W-10885M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1746TER and Xeon W-10885M

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.

Xeon W-10885M

The Xeon W-10885M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,486 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1746TER packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-10885M 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 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-10885M — a 48.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-10885M (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon D-1746TER uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-10885M uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1746TER scores 15,660 against the Xeon W-10885M's 15,486 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon D-1746TER. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1746TER vs 16 MB on the Xeon W-10885M.

Feature	Xeon D-1746TER	Xeon W-10885M
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	5.1 GHz+65%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)	16 MB+7%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB+60%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	15,660+1%	15,486

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1746TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-10885M uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.