
Xeon w3-2423 vs Xeon D-1746TER

Xeon w3-2423

Xeon D-1746TER
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2423
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1746TER
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w3-2423 | Xeon D-1746TER |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w3-2423 | Xeon D-1746TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ 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 w3-2423 and Xeon D-1746TER

Xeon w3-2423
The Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,797 points. Launch price was $359.

Xeon D-1746TER
The Xeon D-1746TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,660 points. Launch price was $1,069.
Processing Power
The Xeon w3-2423 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1746TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1746TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon w3-2423 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1746TER — a 30.1% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2423 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon w3-2423 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2423 scores 15,797 against the Xeon D-1746TER's 15,660 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon w3-2423. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2423 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1746TER.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2423 | Xeon D-1746TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+35% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 15,797 | 15,660 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w3-2423 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2423 | Xeon D-1746TER |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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