Xeon E-2386G vs D-2146NT

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon D-2146NT
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
7.67
Xeon E-2386G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
12.79
+66.8%

Xeon E-2386G outperforms Xeon D-2146NT by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking971615
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.37no data
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesIntel Xeon Dno data
Power efficiency8.7412.28
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date7 February 2018 (6 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$641no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache512 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache11 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA2518FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssist+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
SGX-Yes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size512 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data1

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes3244

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon D-2146NT 7.67
Xeon E-2386G 12.79
+66.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon D-2146NT 11736
Xeon E-2386G 19571
+66.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.67 12.79
Recency 7 February 2018 8 September 2021
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon D-2146NT has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 18.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2386G, on the other hand, has a 66.8% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 3 years.

The Xeon E-2386G is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon D-2146NT in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon D-2146NT and Xeon E-2386G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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