Xeon D-2766NT vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Xeon D-2766NT

14 Cores28 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

8 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-2766NT

14 / 28

24,013

+0.3%

23,934

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2766NT

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

109%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

109%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

108%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

108%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

107%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

106%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

105%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

102%

#370

EPYC 7502

MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299

102%

#371

Xeon 6730P

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

101%

#372

Xeon Gold 6330

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128

101%

#373

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

100%

#374

Xeon Gold 6448H

MSRP: $3658|Avg: N/A

100%

#375

Xeon D-2766NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212

100%

#376

Xeon Gold 6442Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

99%

#377

Xeon 6740P

MSRP: $4650|Avg: $4650

99%

#378

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX

MSRP: $7999|Avg: $7999

98%

#379

Xeon W-3345

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $3319

98%

#380

Xeon Gold 6526Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

97%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

96%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

93%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

92%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

92%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

89%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

87%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

87%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

103%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

102%

#164

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

99%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

98%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

97%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($212) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-2766NT is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-2766NT	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($212)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($212 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-2766NT	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($212)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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-2766NT Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2766NT and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Xeon D-2766NT

The Xeon D-2766NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 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): 97 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,013 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,934 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-2766NT packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-2766NT has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2766NT versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — a 48.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2766NT scores 24,013 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's 23,934 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-2766NT. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Xeon D-2766NT vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

Feature	Xeon D-2766NT	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	5.1 GHz+65%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	20 MB+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	4 nm-60%
Architecture	—	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	24,013	23,934
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,450
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,500

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2766NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-2766NT	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Socket	FCBGA2579	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2766NT) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon D-2766NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.