Xeon E5-2683 v3 vs Xeon D-1733NT

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2683 v3

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

101%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

100%

#172

Xeon E5-2683 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

99%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

98%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1733NT

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

107%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

105%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

105%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

102%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

100%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

99%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

99%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

98%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

97%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

96%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

95%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

95%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

94%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

94%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

93%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-1733NT (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2683 v3	Xeon D-1733NT
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2683 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2683 v3	Xeon D-1733NT
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E5-2683 v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1733NT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2683 v3 and Xeon D-1733NT

Xeon E5-2683 v3

The Xeon E5-2683 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 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: 14,686 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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2683 v3 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon D-1733NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2683 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2683 v3 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1733NT (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2683 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2683 v3 scores 14,686 against the Xeon D-1733NT's 14,849 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon D-1733NT. L3 cache: 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2683 v3 vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT.

Feature	Xeon E5-2683 v3	Xeon D-1733NT
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.1 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
L3 Cache	35 MB (total)+133%	15 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	—
PassMark	14,686	14,849+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2683 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1733NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.