Xeon D-1848TER vs Xeon Gold 5118

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon D-1848TER

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 57W instead of 105W, a 48W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 5118 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Gold 5118

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,744 vs 16,952).
❌84.2% higher power demand at 105W vs 57W.

Xeon D-1848TER

2023

Xeon Gold 5118

2017

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 57W instead of 105W, a 48W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 5118 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,744 vs 16,952).
❌84.2% higher power demand at 105W vs 57W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon D-1848TER better than Xeon Gold 5118?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 5118 is ahead with a 6.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-1848TER pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-1848TER is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon D-1848TER still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon D-1848TER is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-1848TER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 20 threads instead of 12/24. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 5118 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon D-1848TER	Xeon Gold 5118
1080p
low	177 FPS	170 FPS
medium	144 FPS	134 FPS
high	117 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	138 FPS
medium	114 FPS	108 FPS
high	90 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	65 FPS
medium	57 FPS	55 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon D-1848TER	Xeon Gold 5118
1080p
low	141 FPS	247 FPS
medium	124 FPS	214 FPS
high	113 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	124 FPS	219 FPS
medium	112 FPS	194 FPS
high	101 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	91 FPS	159 FPS
medium	84 FPS	144 FPS
high	75 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	95 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon D-1848TER	Xeon Gold 5118
1080p
low	424 FPS	419 FPS
medium	424 FPS	419 FPS
high	424 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	419 FPS
1440p
low	424 FPS	419 FPS
medium	424 FPS	419 FPS
high	376 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	419 FPS
4K
low	404 FPS	419 FPS
medium	313 FPS	365 FPS
high	266 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon D-1848TER	Xeon Gold 5118
1080p
low	424 FPS	419 FPS
medium	424 FPS	419 FPS
high	424 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	419 FPS
1440p
low	424 FPS	419 FPS
medium	424 FPS	419 FPS
high	424 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	418 FPS	417 FPS
4K
low	424 FPS	419 FPS
medium	401 FPS	402 FPS
high	357 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	311 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1848TER and Xeon Gold 5118

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 5118

The Xeon Gold 5118 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,744 points. Launch price was $1,273.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1848TER packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5118 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Gold 5118 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5118 — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5118 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5118 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1848TER scores 16,952 against the Xeon Gold 5118's 16,744 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon D-1848TER. L3 cache: 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5118.

Feature	Xeon D-1848TER	Xeon Gold 5118
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	15360 kB	16.5 MB+10%
L2 Cache	—	12 MB
Process	—	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	16,952+1%	16,744

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1848TER uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 5118 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.