Xeon Platinum 8481C vs Xeon D-2146NT
Xeon Platinum 8481C
Xeon D-2146NT
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 Platinum 8481C is positioned at rank 296 and the Xeon D-2146NT is on rank 291, so the Xeon D-2146NT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8481C
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2146NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Platinum 8481C and Xeon D-2146NT
Xeon Platinum 8481C
The Xeon Platinum 8481C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,681 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon D-2146NT
The Xeon D-2146NT 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,736 points. Launch price was $641.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8481C packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon D-2146NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8481C has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8481C versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2146NT — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8481C (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8481C uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon D-2146NT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8481C scores 11,681 against the Xeon D-2146NT's 11,736 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-2146NT. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8481C vs 11 MB on the Xeon D-2146NT.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+600% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB+855% | 11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 8 MB+300% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 11,681 | 11,736 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8481C uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-2146NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8481C | Xeon D-2146NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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