Xeon D-2752TER vs Xeon E5-2695 v4

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon D-2752TER

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 77W instead of 120W, a 43W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2695 v4 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 45 MB).

Xeon E5-2695 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,835 vs 19,074).
❌55.8% higher power demand at 120W vs 77W.

Xeon D-2752TER

2022

Xeon E5-2695 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 77W instead of 120W, a 43W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 20 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2695 v4 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 45 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,835 vs 19,074).
❌55.8% higher power demand at 120W vs 77W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon D-2752TER better than Xeon E5-2695 v4?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon E5-2695 v4 is ahead with a 11.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-2752TER pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark. Xeon E5-2695 v4 also has the bigger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 20 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-2752TER is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon D-2752TER still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon D-2752TER is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.3% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-2752TER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2016) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 18/36. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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-2752TER Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2695 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon D-2752TER	Xeon E5-2695 v4
1080p
low	173 FPS	178 FPS
medium	142 FPS	154 FPS
high	115 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	149 FPS
medium	114 FPS	126 FPS
high	89 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	69 FPS
medium	57 FPS	62 FPS
high	45 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon D-2752TER	Xeon E5-2695 v4
1080p
low	205 FPS	210 FPS
medium	182 FPS	191 FPS
high	154 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	176 FPS	180 FPS
medium	161 FPS	164 FPS
high	138 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	113 FPS	114 FPS
medium	105 FPS	105 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon D-2752TER	Xeon E5-2695 v4
1080p
low	477 FPS	471 FPS
medium	477 FPS	471 FPS
high	477 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	441 FPS	471 FPS
1440p
low	477 FPS	471 FPS
medium	477 FPS	471 FPS
high	414 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	471 FPS
4K
low	429 FPS	447 FPS
medium	333 FPS	363 FPS
high	285 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	274 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon D-2752TER	Xeon E5-2695 v4
1080p
low	477 FPS	471 FPS
medium	477 FPS	471 FPS
high	477 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	477 FPS	471 FPS
1440p
low	477 FPS	471 FPS
medium	477 FPS	471 FPS
high	477 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	457 FPS
4K
low	448 FPS	471 FPS
medium	400 FPS	467 FPS
high	356 FPS	412 FPS
ultra	305 FPS	356 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2752TER and Xeon E5-2695 v4

Xeon D-2752TER

The Xeon D-2752TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,074 points. Launch price was $1,061.

Xeon E5-2695 v4

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,835 points. Launch price was $2,424.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-2752TER packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon D-2752TER versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v4 — a 16.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2695 v4 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon D-2752TER uses the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2752TER scores 19,074 against the Xeon E5-2695 v4's 18,835 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon D-2752TER. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2752TER vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2695 v4.

Feature	Xeon D-2752TER	Xeon E5-2695 v4
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	18 / 36+50%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.3 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	45 MB+125%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	4.5 MB+260%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	19,074+1%	18,835

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2752TER uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.