Xeon E-2176G vs Xeon D-1587
Xeon E-2176G
Xeon D-1587
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2176G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1587
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($405) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+255%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($405) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443) |
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 E-2176G and Xeon D-1587
Xeon E-2176G
The Xeon E-2176G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,593 points. Launch price was $367.
Xeon D-1587
The Xeon D-1587 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,630 points. Launch price was $1,443.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2176G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1587 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-1587 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2176G versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1587 — a 68.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2176G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2176G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1587 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2176G scores 13,593 against the Xeon D-1587's 13,630 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1587. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2176G vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1587.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+104% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+118% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+700% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,593 | 13,630 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2176G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1587 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2176G launched at $367 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1587 debuted at $1652. At current prices ($405 vs $1443), the Xeon E-2176G is $1038 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2176G delivers 33.6 pts/$ vs 9.4 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1587 — making the Xeon E-2176G the 112.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $367-78% | $1652 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $405-72% | $1443 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.6+257% | 9.4 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2016 |
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