Xeon D-2766NT
VS
Xeon Gold 6140

Xeon D-2766NT vs Xeon Gold 6140

Intel

Xeon D-2766NT

14 Cores28 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6140

18 Cores36 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Xeon Gold 6140

#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
144%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
111%
#16
EPYC 7302
MSRP: $978|Avg: $109
111%
#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
101%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
101%
#23
Xeon Gold 6140
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon Gold 6140 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon D-2766NT in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightXeon D-2766NTXeon Gold 6140
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($212)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon D-2766NTXeon Gold 6140
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2766NT and Xeon Gold 6140

Intel

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.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6140

The Xeon Gold 6140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,187 points. Launch price was $2,445.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-2766NT packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6140 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Gold 6140 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2766NT versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6140 — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6140 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6140 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2766NT scores 24,013 against the Xeon Gold 6140's 24,187 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6140. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Xeon D-2766NT vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6140.

FeatureXeon D-2766NTXeon Gold 6140
Cores / Threads
14 / 28
18 / 36+29%
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
3.7 GHz+19%
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache
20 MB
24.75 MB+24%
L2 Cache
18 MB
Process
10 nm-29%
14 nm
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
24,013
24,187
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2766NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6140 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon D-2766NTXeon Gold 6140
Socket
FCBGA2579
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
2666
Max RAM Capacity
768
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2766NT) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6140). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6140 rivals EPYC 7451.

FeatureXeon D-2766NTXeon Gold 6140
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d