Xeon D-2141I vs Xeon D-2146NT

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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-2141I is positioned at rank 287 and the Xeon D-2146NT is on rank 291, so the Xeon D-2141I offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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-2141I

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4372%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

825%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

733%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

567%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

99%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

99%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

98%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

98%

#287

Xeon D-2141I

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#293

Xeon E5-2643 v3

MSRP: $219|Avg: $45

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2146NT

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4427%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

836%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

743%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

574%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

99%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

99%

#291

Xeon D-2146NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#292

Xeon E5-2643 v3

MSRP: $219|Avg: $45

100%

#303

Xeon E5-2620 v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $410

99%

#305

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Xeon D-2141I shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Xeon D-2141I	Xeon D-2146NT
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon D-2141I	Xeon D-2146NT
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.

Xeon D-2141I Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2146NT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2141I and Xeon D-2146NT

Xeon D-2141I

The Xeon D-2141I is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,886 points. Launch price was $555.

Xeon D-2146NT

The Xeon D-2146NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,736 points. Launch price was $641.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-2141I and Xeon D-2146NT share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2141I versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2146NT — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2141I scores 11,886 against the Xeon D-2146NT's 11,736 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon D-2141I. Both processors carry 11 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon D-2141I	Xeon D-2146NT
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	11 MB	11 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	11,886+1%	11,736