Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs Xeon D-2166NT

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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.

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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4610 v4

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

104%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

102%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

101%

#160

Xeon E5-4610 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

98%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2166NT

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

104%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

102%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

101%

#159

Xeon D-2166NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

98%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-2166NT (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4610 v4	Xeon D-2166NT
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4610 v4	Xeon D-2166NT
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 E5-4610 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2166NT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4610 v4 and Xeon D-2166NT

Xeon E5-4610 v4

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,084 points. Launch price was $1,219.

Xeon D-2166NT

The Xeon D-2166NT 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,105 points. Launch price was $1,005.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon D-2166NT offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-2166NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2166NT — a 50% clock advantage for the Xeon D-2166NT (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2166NT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4610 v4 scores 15,084 against the Xeon D-2166NT's 15,105 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-2166NT. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon D-2166NT.

Feature	Xeon E5-4610 v4	Xeon D-2166NT
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	3 GHz+67%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	25 MB+52%	16.5 MB
L2 Cache	2.5 MB	12 MB+380%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	15,084	15,105

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2166NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.