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Xeon Silver 4116
Xeon D-2166NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 Silver 4116
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2166NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4116 | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4116 | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silver 4116 and Xeon D-2166NT
Xeon Silver 4116
The Xeon Silver 4116 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,918 points. Launch price was $1,002.
Xeon D-2166NT
The Xeon D-2166NT 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,105 points. Launch price was $1,005.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Silver 4116 and Xeon D-2166NT share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4116 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2166NT — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4116 scores 14,918 against the Xeon D-2166NT's 15,105 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon D-2166NT. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4116 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon D-2166NT.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4116 | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB (total) | 16.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 12 MB+1100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 14,918 | 15,105+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4116 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2166NT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4116 | Xeon D-2166NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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