Xeon Silver 4215R
VS
Xeon D-1733NT

Xeon Silver 4215R vs Xeon D-1733NT

Intel

Xeon Silver 4215R

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 4 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1733NT

8 Cores16 Thrd53 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2022

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.

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 Silver 4215R

#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
101%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
100%
#173
Xeon Silver 4215R
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#176
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
99%
#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
99%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
98%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
97%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
96%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1733NT

#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
107%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
105%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
105%
#218
Xeon Gold 5512U
MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A
102%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
100%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
99%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
99%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
98%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
97%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
96%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
95%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
95%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
94%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
94%
#233
Xeon w5-2545
MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100
93%
#234
Xeon W-1250P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon Silver 4215R leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon D-1733NT is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightXeon Silver 4215RXeon D-1733NT
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightXeon Silver 4215RXeon D-1733NT
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4215R and Xeon D-1733NT

Intel

Xeon Silver 4215R

The Xeon Silver 4215R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,683 points. Launch price was $794.

Intel

Xeon D-1733NT

The Xeon D-1733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,849 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon Silver 4215R and Xeon D-1733NT share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4215R versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Xeon Silver 4215R (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4215R is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4215R scores 14,683 against the Xeon D-1733NT's 14,849 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon D-1733NT. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4215R vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT.

FeatureXeon Silver 4215RXeon D-1733NT
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4 GHz+29%
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+60%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
11 MB
15 MB+36%
L2 Cache
8 MB
Process
14 nm
10 nm-29%
Architecture
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark
14,683
14,849+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4215R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1733NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Silver 4215RXeon D-1733NT
Socket
LGA3647
FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%