Xeon D-2146NT vs Xeon 6315P
Xeon D-2146NT
Xeon 6315P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-2146NT is positioned at rank 291 and the Xeon 6315P is on rank 871, so the Xeon D-2146NT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2146NT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6315P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2146NT | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2146NT | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) |
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 Xeon 6315P
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.
Xeon 6315P
The Xeon 6315P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 11,721 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2146NT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon 6315P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon D-2146NT has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2146NT versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon 6315P — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon 6315P (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon D-2146NT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 6315P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2146NT scores 11,736 against the Xeon 6315P's 11,721 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-2146NT. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon D-2146NT vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6315P.
| Feature | Xeon D-2146NT | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.5 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB | 12 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+540% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 11,736 | 11,721 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2146NT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6315P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2146NT | Xeon 6315P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2518 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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