Xeon Gold 5118 vs Xeon D-1848TER

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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.

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 Gold 5118

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

106%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

104%

#129

Xeon Gold 5118

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

99%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

99%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1848TER

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

105%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

103%

#126

Xeon D-1848TER

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

98%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

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-1848TER (2023) utilizes modern node technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 5118	Xeon D-1848TER
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 5118 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Gold 5118	Xeon D-1848TER
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 Gold 5118 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1848TER Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5118 and Xeon D-1848TER

Xeon Gold 5118

The Xeon Gold 5118 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,744 points. Launch price was $1,273.

Xeon D-1848TER

The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 5118 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon D-1848TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Gold 5118 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5118 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5118 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5118 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5118 scores 16,744 against the Xeon D-1848TER's 16,952 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon D-1848TER. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5118 vs 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER.

Feature	Xeon Gold 5118	Xeon D-1848TER
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+20%	10 / 20
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+3%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	16.5 MB+10%	15360 kB
L2 Cache	12 MB	—
Process	14 nm	—
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	—
PassMark	16,744	16,952+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 5118 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1848TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.