Xeon D-1848TER vs Xeon Gold 5117

Xeon D-1848TER

10 Cores20 Thrd57 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2023

Xeon Gold 5117

14 Cores28 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-1848TER

10 / 20

16,952

+0.3%

16,897

0.0%

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-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 Xeon Gold 5117

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

108%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

108%

#433

Xeon Gold 6346

MSRP: $2708|Avg: $2195

106%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

105%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

104%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

104%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

103%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

103%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

102%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

102%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

102%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

102%

#443

EPYC 9655

MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852

100%

#444

Xeon 6781P

MSRP: $8960|Avg: $8960

100%

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

100%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

100%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

100%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

99%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

99%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

98%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

98%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

97%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

97%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

95%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

95%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

95%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

93%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

92%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-1848TER (2023) utilizes modern node technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1848TER	Xeon Gold 5117
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 5117 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1848TER	Xeon Gold 5117
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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

Xeon Gold 5117 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1848TER and Xeon Gold 5117

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.

Xeon Gold 5117

The Xeon Gold 5117 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,897 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1848TER packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5117 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon Gold 5117 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5117 — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1848TER (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5117 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1848TER scores 16,952 against the Xeon Gold 5117's 16,897 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1848TER. L3 cache: 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5117.

Feature	Xeon D-1848TER	Xeon Gold 5117
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	14 / 28+40%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+11%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
L3 Cache	15360 kB	19.25 MB+28%
L2 Cache	—	14 MB
Process	—	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	16,952	16,897

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1848TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 5117 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.