Xeon W-2191B vs Xeon D-2795NT
Xeon W-2191B
Xeon D-2795NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2191B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2795NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon D-2795NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon D-2795NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W-2191B and Xeon D-2795NT
Xeon W-2191B
The Xeon W-2191B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,362 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon D-2795NT
The Xeon D-2795NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 28,463 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2191B packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon D-2795NT offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2795NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2191B versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2795NT — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2191B (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W-2191B is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2191B scores 28,362 against the Xeon D-2795NT's 28,463 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon D-2795NT. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2191B vs 30 MB on the Xeon D-2795NT.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon D-2795NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36 | 20 / 40+11% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+39% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+15% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB (total) | 30 MB+21% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 28,362 | 28,463 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,962 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2191B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2795NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon D-2795NT supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 512 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2191B) vs 32 (Xeon D-2795NT) — the Xeon W-2191B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon D-2795NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | 1024 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon W-2191B targets Workstation, Xeon D-2795NT targets Networking / Edge Computing / SoC. Direct competitor: Xeon D-2795NT rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon D-2795NT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation | Networking / Edge Computing / SoC |
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