Xeon E5-2690 vs Xeon D-1718T
Xeon E5-2690
Xeon D-1718T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2690 is positioned at rank 992 and the Xeon D-1718T is on rank 451, so the Xeon D-1718T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2690
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1718T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2690 | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($302) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2690 | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+103%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($302) |
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 E5-2690 and Xeon D-1718T
Xeon E5-2690
The Xeon E5-2690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,764 points. Launch price was $397.
Xeon D-1718T
The Xeon D-1718T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,674 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2690 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1718T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2690 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1718T — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2690 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2690 is built on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2690 scores 9,764 against the Xeon D-1718T's 9,674 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2690. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2690 vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1718T.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+12% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total)+100% | 10 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | — |
| PassMark | 9,764 | 9,674 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2690 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1718T uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E5-2690 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon D-1718T — the Xeon D-1718T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2690 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2690) vs 2 (Xeon D-1718T). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2690) vs 16 (Xeon D-1718T) — the Xeon E5-2690 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2690) and SoC (Xeon D-1718T).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2933+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB+50% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+150% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2690) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon D-1718T). Primary use case: Xeon D-1718T targets Server/Edge.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server/Edge |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2690 launched at $2057 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1718T debuted at $302. At current prices ($150 vs $302), the Xeon E5-2690 is $152 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2690 delivers 65.1 pts/$ vs 32.0 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1718T — making the Xeon E5-2690 the 68.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 | Xeon D-1718T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2057 | $302-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-50% | $302 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.1+103% | 32.0 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2022 |
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