Xeon D-2146NT vs Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Xeon D-2146NT
Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
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. The Xeon D-2146NT is positioned at rank 291 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is on rank 236, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2146NT
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2146NT | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2146NT | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
Performance Check
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-2146NT and Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,875 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2146NT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-2146NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2146NT versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon D-2146NT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2146NT scores 11,736 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600's 11,875 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon D-2146NT vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600.
| Feature | Xeon D-2146NT | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 16 MB (total)+45% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 11,736 | 11,875+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2146NT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2146NT | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2518 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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