Xeon D-2795NT vs Xeon Gold 6148
Xeon D-2795NT
Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2795NT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($290) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($290) |
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-2795NT and Xeon Gold 6148
Xeon D-2795NT
The Xeon D-2795NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 28,463 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6148
The Xeon Gold 6148 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 29,021 points. Launch price was $3,072.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon D-2795NT and Xeon Gold 6148 share an identical 20-core/40-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2795NT versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6148 — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6148 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6148 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2795NT scores 28,463 against the Xeon Gold 6148's 29,021 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6148. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 18,500 (20.9% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6148). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 1,254, a 44% lead for the Xeon D-2795NT that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,898 vs 9,445 (23% advantage for the Xeon D-2795NT). L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon D-2795NT vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6148.
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40 | 20 / 40 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+9% | 27.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 20 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,463 | 29,021+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | 18,500+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962+56% | 1,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898+26% | 9,445 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2795NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6148 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon D-2795NT supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 768 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon D-2795NT) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6148). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon D-2795NT) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6148) — the Xeon Gold 6148 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC platform (Xeon D-2795NT) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6148).
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+33% | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 6+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | 48+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon D-2795NT) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6148). Primary use case: Xeon D-2795NT targets Networking / Edge Computing / SoC, Xeon Gold 6148 targets Legacy Enterprise Workloads. Direct competitor: Xeon D-2795NT rivals EPYC 7302; Xeon Gold 6148 rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Networking / Edge Computing / SoC | Legacy Enterprise Workloads |
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