
Xeon Gold 6212U vs Xeon D-2775TE

Xeon Gold 6212U

Xeon D-2775TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6212U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2775TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6212U | Xeon D-2775TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6212U | Xeon D-2775TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Gold 6212U and Xeon D-2775TE

Xeon Gold 6212U
The Xeon Gold 6212U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,470 points. Launch price was $2,000.

Xeon D-2775TE
The Xeon D-2775TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,299 points. Launch price was $1,751.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6212U packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon D-2775TE offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6212U has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6212U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2775TE — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6212U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6212U uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2775TE uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6212U scores 27,470 against the Xeon D-2775TE's 27,299 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6212U. L3 cache: 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6212U vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2775TE.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6212U | Xeon D-2775TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+26% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB+43% | 25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+1820% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 27,470 | 27,299 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6212U uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2775TE uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6212U | Xeon D-2775TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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