Xeon E5-2680 v3 vs Xeon D-1733NT
Xeon E5-2680 v3
Xeon D-1733NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2680 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1733NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2680 v3 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($212) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2680 v3 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+42%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($212) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 E5-2680 v3 and Xeon D-1733NT
Xeon E5-2680 v3
The Xeon E5-2680 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,864 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon D-1733NT
The Xeon D-1733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,849 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2680 v3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon D-1733NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v3 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2680 v3 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2680 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2680 v3 scores 14,864 against the Xeon D-1733NT's 14,849 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2680 v3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2680 v3 vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v3 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+6% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+100% | 15 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 14,864 | 14,849 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2680 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1733NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v3 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2680 v3) / not specified (Xeon D-1733NT). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2680 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v3 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2680 v3 launched at $1745 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1733NT debuted at $300. At current prices ($212 vs $300), the Xeon E5-2680 v3 is $88 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2680 v3 delivers 70.1 pts/$ vs 49.5 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1733NT — making the Xeon E5-2680 v3 the 34.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v3 | Xeon D-1733NT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1745 | $300-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $212-29% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.1+42% | 49.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2022 |
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