Xeon E5-2679 v4 vs Xeon D-2766NT
Xeon E5-2679 v4
Xeon D-2766NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2679 v4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2766NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($212) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+135%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($212) |
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 E5-2679 v4 and Xeon D-2766NT
Xeon E5-2679 v4
The Xeon E5-2679 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,131 points. Launch price was $800.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2679 v4 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon D-2766NT offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2679 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2766NT — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2679 v4 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2679 v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2679 v4 scores 24,131 against the Xeon D-2766NT's 24,013 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2679 v4. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 vs 20 MB on the Xeon D-2766NT.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+43% | 14 / 28 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+6% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 50 MB+150% | 20 MB |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 24,131 | 24,013 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2766NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-2679 v4) / not specified (Xeon D-2766NT).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($500 vs $212), the Xeon D-2766NT is $288 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2679 v4 delivers 48.3 pts/$ vs 113.3 pts/$ for the Xeon D-2766NT — making the Xeon D-2766NT the 80.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Xeon D-2766NT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2702 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $212-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.3 | 113.3+135% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2022 |
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