
Xeon D-2766NT vs Xeon Gold 6140

Xeon D-2766NT

Xeon Gold 6140
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2766NT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6140
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2766NT | Xeon 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
| Insight | Xeon D-2766NT | Xeon Gold 6140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($212) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-2766NT and Xeon Gold 6140

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.

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.
| Feature | Xeon D-2766NT | Xeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Xeon D-2766NT | Xeon 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-2766NT) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6140). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6140 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | Xeon D-2766NT | Xeon Gold 6140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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