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Xeon D-2795NT
Xeon Platinum 8160
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2795NT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2795NT and Xeon Platinum 8160
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 Platinum 8160
The Xeon Platinum 8160 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,989 points. Launch price was $4,702.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2795NT packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8160 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8160 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2795NT versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160 — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8160 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8160 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2795NT scores 28,463 against the Xeon Platinum 8160's 28,989 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8160. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon D-2795NT vs 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160.
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40 | 24 / 48+20% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 33 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | — | 24 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,463 | 28,989+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2795NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8160 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon D-2795NT versus 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160 — the Xeon Platinum 8160 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon D-2795NT supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 768 — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon D-2795NT) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8160). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon D-2795NT) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160) — the Xeon Platinum 8160 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC platform (Xeon D-2795NT) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160).
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | 2666+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+139810033% | 768 |
| 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon D-2795NT targets Networking / Edge Computing / SoC. Direct competitor: Xeon D-2795NT rivals EPYC 7302; Xeon Platinum 8160 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Networking / Edge Computing / SoC | — |
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