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Overview

The Xeon D-1726 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $800.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon D-1726 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon D-1726 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1726 is a 6-core / 12-thread processor, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.5 GHz from a base frequency of 2.9 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 10 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 15,511, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Aging generation product.

Specification	Xeon D-1726
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	6C / 12T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.5 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.9 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	10 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	10 MB
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	15,511

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1726 fits into the FCBGA2227 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

Specification	Xeon D-1726
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA2227
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon D-1726 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 70 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon D-1726
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	70 Watt

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #988 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon D-1726
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#988
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2022
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel