Xeon D-1733NT vs Xeon Silver 4116

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon D-1733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 53W instead of 85W, a 32W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4116 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,849 vs 14,918).
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon Silver 4116 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon Silver 4116

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌60.4% higher power demand at 85W vs 53W.

Xeon D-1733NT

2022

Xeon Silver 4116

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 53W instead of 85W, a 32W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4116 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,849 vs 14,918).
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon Silver 4116 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌60.4% higher power demand at 85W vs 53W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Silver 4116 better than Xeon D-1733NT?

Yes. Xeon Silver 4116 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 14.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Silver 4116 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Silver 4116 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Silver 4116 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Xeon Silver 4116 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon D-1733NT only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 14.1% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-1733NT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Xeon D-1733NT Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4116 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon Silver 4116
1080p
low	177 FPS	167 FPS
medium	144 FPS	133 FPS
high	117 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	139 FPS
medium	114 FPS	109 FPS
high	90 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	65 FPS
medium	57 FPS	55 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon Silver 4116
1080p
low	159 FPS	141 FPS
medium	139 FPS	124 FPS
high	124 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	124 FPS
medium	126 FPS	112 FPS
high	113 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	101 FPS	90 FPS
medium	94 FPS	84 FPS
high	83 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon Silver 4116
1080p
low	371 FPS	373 FPS
medium	371 FPS	373 FPS
high	371 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	371 FPS	373 FPS
medium	371 FPS	373 FPS
high	371 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	373 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	373 FPS
medium	322 FPS	367 FPS
high	274 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	266 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon Silver 4116
1080p
low	371 FPS	373 FPS
medium	371 FPS	373 FPS
high	371 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	371 FPS	373 FPS
medium	371 FPS	373 FPS
high	371 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	373 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	373 FPS
medium	371 FPS	373 FPS
high	358 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	334 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-1733NT and Xeon Silver 4116

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.

Xeon Silver 4116

The Xeon Silver 4116 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,918 points. Launch price was $1,002.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1733NT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4116 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Silver 4116 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4116 — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Xeon D-1733NT (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4116 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-1733NT scores 14,849 against the Xeon Silver 4116's 14,918 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Silver 4116. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT vs 16.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4116.

Feature	Xeon D-1733NT	Xeon Silver 4116
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.1 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	15 MB	16.5 MB (total)+10%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	14,849	14,918

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1733NT uses the FCBGA2227 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4116 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.