Xeon D-1823NT
VS
Xeon Silver 4215

Xeon D-1823NT vs Xeon Silver 4215

Intel

Xeon D-1823NT

6 Cores12 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon Silver 4215

8 Cores16 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.5 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-1823NT

#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
103%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
103%
#196
Xeon 6515P
MSRP: $740|Avg: $886
101%
#200
Xeon D-1823NT
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#201
Xeon Gold 6248R
MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A
100%
#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
97%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
95%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4215

#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
103%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
103%
#196
Xeon 6515P
MSRP: $740|Avg: $886
100%
#198
Xeon Silver 4215
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#201
Xeon Gold 6248R
MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A
100%
#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
97%
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-1823NT leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon Silver 4215 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon D-1823NTXeon Silver 4215
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon D-1823NTXeon Silver 4215
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-1823NT and Xeon Silver 4215

Intel

Xeon D-1823NT

The Xeon D-1823NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,673 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Xeon Silver 4215

The Xeon Silver 4215 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,728 points. Launch price was $794.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-1823NT packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4215 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4215 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1823NT versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4215 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4215 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1823NT scores 13,673 against the Xeon Silver 4215's 13,728 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4215. L3 cache: 10240 kB on the Xeon D-1823NT vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4215.

FeatureXeon D-1823NTXeon Silver 4215
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+12%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
10240 kB
11 MB+10%
L2 Cache
8 MB
Process
14 nm
Architecture
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark
13,673
13,728
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1823NT uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4215 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon D-1823NTXeon Silver 4215
Socket
FCBGA2227
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0