Xeon D-2166NT vs Core i5-11400H
Xeon D-2166NT
Core i5-11400H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2166NT
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2166NT | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2166NT | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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-2166NT and Core i5-11400H
Xeon D-2166NT
The Xeon D-2166NT 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,105 points. Launch price was $1,005.
Core i5-11400H
The Core i5-11400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,262 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2166NT packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i5-11400H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-2166NT has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2166NT versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11400H — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon D-2166NT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11400H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2166NT scores 15,105 against the Core i5-11400H's 15,262 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-11400H. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon D-2166NT vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400H.
| Feature | Xeon D-2166NT | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.5 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+38% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+860% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 15,105 | 15,262+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,150 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2166NT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11400H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2166NT | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2518 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2166NT) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11400H). The Core i5-11400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU), while the Xeon D-2166NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400H targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Xeon D-2166NT | Core i5-11400H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 11th Gen 16EU |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop |
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