
Xeon D-1813NT vs Core i7-5950HQ

Xeon D-1813NT

Core i7-5950HQ
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. The Xeon D-1813NT is positioned at rank 386 and the Core i7-5950HQ is on rank 274, so the Core i7-5950HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1813NT
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5950HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1813NT | Core i7-5950HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-H (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1813NT | Core i7-5950HQ |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1813NT and Core i7-5950HQ

Xeon D-1813NT
The Xeon D-1813NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 42 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,732 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-5950HQ
The Core i7-5950HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,667 points. Launch price was $623.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon D-1813NT and Core i7-5950HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon D-1813NT versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5950HQ — a 45.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-5950HQ (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-5950HQ is built on the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1813NT scores 7,732 against the Core i7-5950HQ's 7,667 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon D-1813NT. L3 cache: 10240 kB on the Xeon D-1813NT vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5950HQ.
| Feature | Xeon D-1813NT | Core i7-5950HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+58% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB+67% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | — | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Broadwell-H (2015) |
| PassMark | 7,732 | 7,667 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1813NT uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-5950HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1813NT | Core i7-5950HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2227 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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