Xeon Silver 4114 vs Xeon D-1581
Xeon Silver 4114
Xeon D-1581
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4114
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1581
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon D-1581 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon D-1581 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1226%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 Silver 4114 and Xeon D-1581
Xeon Silver 4114
The Xeon Silver 4114 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,097 points. Launch price was $694.
Xeon D-1581
The Xeon D-1581 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,173 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4114 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon D-1581 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-1581 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4114 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon D-1581 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4114 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4114 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1581 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4114 scores 13,097 against the Xeon D-1581's 13,173 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon D-1581. L3 cache: 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4114 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1581.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon D-1581 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB+817% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB+3900% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,097 | 13,173 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4114 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1581 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon D-1581 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4114 launched at $612 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1581 debuted at $400. At current prices ($30 vs $400), the Xeon Silver 4114 is $370 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4114 delivers 436.6 pts/$ vs 32.9 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1581 — making the Xeon Silver 4114 the 171.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4114 | Xeon D-1581 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $612 | $400-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-93% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 436.6+1227% | 32.9 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
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