Xeon D-1848TER vs Core Ultra 5 228V

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-1848TER

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

105%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

103%

#126

Xeon D-1848TER

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

98%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

95%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1848TER is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-1848TER	Core Ultra 5 228V
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($295)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)	✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 5 228V ($295), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($295 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-1848TER	Core Ultra 5 228V
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($295)

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-1848TER Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 228V Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1848TER and Core Ultra 5 228V

Xeon D-1848TER

The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.

Core Ultra 5 228V

The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1848TER packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 228V offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1848TER has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V — a 36.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 228V is built on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1848TER scores 16,952 against the Core Ultra 5 228V's 16,955 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V. L3 cache: 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER vs 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V.

Feature	Xeon D-1848TER	Core Ultra 5 228V
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+25%	8 / 8
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.5 GHz+45%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.1 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	15360 kB+88%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	2.5 MB (per core)
Process	—	3 nm
Architecture	—	Lunar Lake (2024)
PassMark	16,952	16,955
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,932
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,585
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,053

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1848TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1848TER	Core Ultra 5 228V
Socket	FCBGA2227	FCBGA2833
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5X-8533
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1848TER) / Yes (Core Ultra 5 228V). The Core Ultra 5 228V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Xeon D-1848TER requires a dedicated GPU.