Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs Xeon D-1736NT

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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 E5-4669 v4

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

290%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

272%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

256%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

251%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

246%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

242%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

242%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

240%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

228%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

226%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

153%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

150%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

147%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

126%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1736NT

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

103%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

102%

#114

Xeon D-1736NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

100%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

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-1736NT (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4669 v4	Xeon D-1736NT
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4669 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4669 v4	Xeon D-1736NT
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-4669 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1736NT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4669 v4 and Xeon D-1736NT

Xeon E5-4669 v4

The Xeon E5-4669 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,547 points. Launch price was $7,007.

Xeon D-1736NT

The Xeon D-1736NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,826 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4669 v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Xeon D-1736NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v4 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1736NT — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1736NT (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-4669 v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4669 v4 scores 17,547 against the Xeon D-1736NT's 17,826 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon D-1736NT. L3 cache: 55 MB on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1736NT.

Feature	Xeon E5-4669 v4	Xeon D-1736NT
Cores / Threads	22 / 44+175%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.5 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	55 MB+267%	15 MB
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	—
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	—
PassMark	17,547	17,826+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,730	—
Geekbench 6 Single	825	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,882	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4669 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1736NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4669 v4	Xeon D-1736NT
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA2227
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	—