Xeon D-2733NT vs Xeon E-2336

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2733NT

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

103%

#138

Xeon D-2733NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

97%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

97%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2336

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

103%

#139

Xeon E-2336

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

98%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

98%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E-2336 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-2733NT is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon D-2733NT	Xeon E-2336
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon D-2733NT	Xeon E-2336
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-2733NT Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2336 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2733NT and Xeon E-2336

Xeon D-2733NT

The Xeon D-2733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,206 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E-2336

The Xeon E-2336 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,136 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-2733NT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2336 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-2733NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-2733NT versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2336 — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2336 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon D-2733NT uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E-2336 uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2733NT scores 16,206 against the Xeon E-2336's 16,136 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon D-2733NT. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2733NT vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2336.

Feature	Xeon D-2733NT	Xeon E-2336
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.8 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+25%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	16,206	16,136

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2733NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2336 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.