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Xeon D-2753NT
Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2753NT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2753NT | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2753NT | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2753NT and Xeon Gold 6334
Xeon D-2753NT
The Xeon D-2753NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 87 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,626 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6334
The Xeon Gold 6334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,512 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2753NT packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6334 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-2753NT has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2753NT versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6334 — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6334 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6334 is built on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2753NT scores 20,626 against the Xeon Gold 6334's 20,512 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon D-2753NT. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Xeon D-2753NT vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6334.
| Feature | Xeon D-2753NT | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB+11% | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | — | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,626 | 20,512 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2753NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6334 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2753NT | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | — | 8 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 64 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2753NT) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6334). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6334 rivals EPYC 72F3.
| Feature | Xeon D-2753NT | Xeon Gold 6334 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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