Xeon E-2276M vs Xeon D-2146NT
Xeon E-2276M
Xeon D-2146NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E-2276M is positioned at rank 796 and the Xeon D-2146NT is on rank 291, so the Xeon D-2146NT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2276M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2146NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2276M | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($124) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2276M | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($124) | ✅ 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 E-2276M and Xeon D-2146NT
Xeon E-2276M
The Xeon E-2276M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 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: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,654 points. Launch price was $450.
Xeon D-2146NT
The Xeon D-2146NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,736 points. Launch price was $641.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2276M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2146NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-2146NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2276M versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2146NT — a 44.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2276M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2276M uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2146NT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2276M scores 11,654 against the Xeon D-2146NT's 11,736 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-2146NT. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2276M vs 11 MB on the Xeon D-2146NT.
| Feature | Xeon E-2276M | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+57% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+22% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+9% | 11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 8 MB+3100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 11,654 | 11,736 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2276M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2146NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2276M | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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