Intel Xeon D-1732TE vs Intel Xeon E-2146G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon D-1732TE across every Cinebench workload in the comparison set. The Xeon D-1732TE wins all six head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 6.9% to 7.0%. This is a consistent, across-the-board advantage rather than a narrow victory in one specific workload type.

The single-core results set the tone. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Xeon D-1732TE scores 171 against the Xeon E-2146G’s 159, a 7.0% lead. The R20 single-core test shows the same pattern: 714 versus 664, again 7.0% ahead. In R23 single-core, the D-1732TE posts 1701 versus 1583, a 6.9% margin. These numbers indicate that the newer Ice Lake architecture delivers a meaningful per-thread performance advantage despite the E-2146G’s much higher boost clock.

The multi-core results follow the same trajectory, though the margins remain surprisingly tight given the core count difference. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the D-1732TE scores 1214 versus 1130, a 6.9% lead. R20 multi-core shows 5061 versus 4709, 7.0% ahead. R23 multi-core delivers 12052 versus 11214, a 6.9% gap. The D-1732TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads to defeat the E-2146G’s 6 cores and 12 threads, but the advantage is smaller than the raw core count would suggest. The E-2146G’s 4.50 GHz boost clock clearly helps it close some of the gap.

In the broader database rankings, both processors land at the 54th percentile of all CPUs. The average benchmark score for the Xeon E-2146G is 3410, while the Xeon D-1732TE averages 3486, a 76-point difference. The D-1732TE’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900TE at 3484 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon E-2246G at 3492 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Xeon E5-1680 v4 at 3494 (0.2% ahead). The E-2146G sits exactly tied with the Intel Xeon E-2236 at 3410, and just ahead of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I at 3406 (0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U at 3394 (0.5% behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different design generations and target different physical formats. The Intel Xeon E-2146G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS architecture on a 14 nm process node, built on Intel’s own foundry. It is a Socket 1151 part, placing it in the mainstream workstation socket ecosystem. The Intel Xeon D-1732TE uses the Ice Lake-D architecture on a 10 nm process node, also from Intel’s foundry, but it is a BGA 2227 soldered part, meaning it is designed for embedded and dense server deployments rather than socketed upgrades.

The core and cache configurations diverge significantly. The E-2146G has 6 cores and 12 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The D-1732TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 15 MB of shared L3. The D-1732TE’s larger per-core L2 cache is notable: 1.25 MB versus 256 KB per core, a five-fold increase. This larger cache hierarchy likely contributes to the D-1732TE’s per-thread performance advantage.

Memory support shows another structural difference. Both support DDR4 and ECC memory, but the E-2146G uses a dual-channel memory bus with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth, while the D-1732TE uses a triple-channel bus with 64.0 GB/s. The D-1732TE’s higher memory bandwidth is consistent with its server-oriented positioning. The PCIe capabilities also differ: the E-2146G provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the D-1732TE provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe generation doubles the per-lane bandwidth potential.

The integrated graphics situation separates the two as well. The E-2146G includes HD Graphics P630, making it suitable for systems that need a display output without a discrete GPU. The D-1732TE has no integrated graphics, which is typical for a dense server processor where a GPU or BMC handles display duties.

Clock speeds show a dramatic contrast. The E-2146G runs at a 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock. The D-1732TE runs at 1.90 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost. The E-2146G has a substantially higher clock envelope, yet it still loses every benchmark to the D-1732TE. This indicates that the D-1732TE’s architectural efficiency, larger caches, and newer process node more than compensate for the clock deficit. The power envelope also differs: the E-2146G has an 80 W TDP, the D-1732TE a 52 W TDP. The D-1732TE delivers superior performance while drawing less power, a direct result of the 10 nm process.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon D-1732TE is the faster processor in every measured workload. It wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, has a higher average benchmark score (3486 versus 3410), and achieves this with fewer watts (52 W versus 80 W). The D-1732TE also uses a newer architecture (Ice Lake-D on 10 nm versus Coffee Lake on 14 nm), supports PCIe Gen 4 instead of Gen 3, and provides triple-channel memory with higher bandwidth.

The Xeon E-2146G does retain one advantage: a much higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 3.00 GHz, and a base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 1.90 GHz. However, the benchmark results show that this clock advantage does not translate into a performance win in any tested scenario. The E-2146G also has integrated graphics, which the D-1732TE lacks, and it uses a socketed format (Socket 1151) rather than a soldered BGA package.

The production status differs: the E-2146G is end-of-life, while the D-1732TE is active. The D-1732TE launched in February 2022 with a launch MSRP of $730. The E-2146G launched in July 2018 with a launch MSRP of $317. The price difference is substantial, but the performance data shows the D-1732TE is the stronger part in every benchmark.

For a buyer choosing strictly on measured performance, the D-1732TE is the clear pick. For a system that needs integrated graphics or a socketed upgrade path, the E-2146G has structural advantages that the benchmarks do not capture.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1732TE wins all six recorded head-to-head tests, covering Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core modes.

Q: What is the largest performance margin in either direction?

A: The largest margins are 7.0% in favor of the D-1732TE, seen in Cinebench R15 single-core, R20 multi-core, R20 single-core, and R23 multi-core. The smallest margin is 6.9% in R15 multi-core and R23 single-core.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Xeon E-2146G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Xeon D-1732TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The E-2146G has a 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock. The D-1732TE has a 1.90 GHz base clock and 3.00 GHz boost clock.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the E-2146G and the D-1732TE support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Xeon E-2146G has an average benchmark score of 3410. The Xeon D-1732TE has an average benchmark score of 3486.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon D-1732TE wins in every benchmark category recorded. Its advantages are consistent across single-core and multi-core workloads, with margins between 6.9% and 7.0%. The D-1732TE also wins on power efficiency, using a 52 W TDP versus the E-2146G’s 80 W. It wins on memory bandwidth (64.0 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s), PCIe generation (Gen 4 versus Gen 3), cache capacity (15 MB L3 versus 12 MB, and 1.25 MB L2 per core versus 256 KB), and process node (10 nm versus 14 nm). It is also the newer part, released in 2022 versus 2018, and remains in active production.

The Intel Xeon E-2146G wins on clock speed: its 4.50 GHz boost and 3.50 GHz base clocks are far higher than the D-1732TE’s 3.00 GHz boost and 1.90 GHz base. It also wins on integrated graphics, offering HD Graphics P630 while the D-1732TE has none. The E-2146G uses a socketed format (Socket 1151), which allows for potential replacement or upgrade, versus the D-1732TE’s soldered BGA 2227 package. The E-2146G also has a smaller die size of 154 mm², though the D-1732TE’s die size is not recorded.

For systems that need a display output from the CPU itself, the E-2146G is the only option of the two. For systems that prioritize raw compute performance, lower power draw, or the latest PCIe and memory capabilities, the D-1732TE dominates.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Xeon E-2146G | Intel Xeon D-1732TE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| TDP | 80 W | 52 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel BGA 2227 |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Ice Lake |

| Codename | Coffee Lake-S WS | Ice Lake-D |

| Generation | Xeon E (Coffee Lake) | Xeon D (Ice Lake-D) |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 15 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Triple-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 64.0 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics P630 | None |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2018-07-11 | 2022-02-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $317 | $730 |

| Part Number | SR3WT | SRLBW |