Xeon D-1518

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon D-1518

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon D-1518 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,209 Rank: 1666
Rank Name Score Visual
1662 Core 2 Duo T5800 4,211
+0%
1663 Phenom II X3 B73 4,211
+0%
1664 Phenom II X2 B55 4,211
+0%
1665 Xeon E5345 4,210
+0%
1666 Xeon D-1518 4,209
1667 Xeon E5606 4,208
+-0%
1668 Pentium 2127U 4,207
+-0%
1669 Athlon 7750 4,206
-0.1%
1670 Celeron B840 4,205
-0.1%
1671 Xeon E5506 4,204
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon D-1518 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,531 Rank: 1176
Rank Name Score Visual
1172 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,533
+0%
1173 Core i5-2400S 4,533
+0%
1174 Xeon E5507 4,533
+0%
1175 Phenom II X4 940 4,532
+0%
1176 Xeon D-1518 4,531
1177 Core i3-2357M 4,530
+-0%
1178 Phenom II X4 B55 4,530
+-0%
1179 Core i5-6260U 4,529
+-0%
1180 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,528
-0.1%
1181 A8-7650K 4,527
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon D-1518 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,995 Rank: 1768
Rank Name Score Visual
1764 Pentium 3556U 4,006
+0.3%
1765 Core i5-4210Y 4,005
+0.3%
1766 Intel Core i5-520M 4,001
+0.2%
1767 A8-3510MX 3,996
+0%
1768 Xeon D-1518 3,995
1769 Xeon E5504 3,995
+0%
1770 A8-4500M 3,994
+-0%
1771 A4-3310MX 3,993
-0.1%
1772 A4-9120 3,992
-0.1%
1773 Pentium T4200 3,992
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1518 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,607 Rank: 949
Rank Name Score Visual
945 Core i5-2550K 4,608
+0%
946 Core i7-2600S 4,608
+0%
947 Core i7-875K 4,608
+0%
948 Pentium Silver N6005 4,608
+0%
949 Xeon D-1518 4,607
950 Core i5-3330S 4,607
+0%
951 Xeon W3550 4,607
+0%
952 Xeon X5560 4,607
+0%
953 Core i5-2500K 4,606
+-0%
954 Core i7-950 4,606
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1518 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,590 Rank: 929
Rank Name Score Visual
925 Pentium J6426 4,592
+0%
926 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,591
+0%
927 Core i7-960 4,591
+0%
928 Core i7-965 4,591
+0%
929 Xeon D-1518 4,590
930 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,590
+0%
931 Core i5-7300HQ 4,589
+-0%
932 Core i5-2450P 4,589
+-0%
933 Core i7-880 4,589
+-0%
934 Xeon W5590 4,589
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1518 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,614 Rank: 926
Rank Name Score Visual
922 Core i5-3450 4,616
+0%
923 Xeon X5687 4,616
+0%
924 Core i5-7267U 4,615
+0%
925 Xeon W3670 4,615
+0%
926 Xeon D-1518 4,614
927 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,613
+-0%
928 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,613
+-0%
929 Core i7-6660U 4,613
+-0%
930 Core i7-2600S 4,613
+-0%
931 Core i3-6300 4,612
+-0%

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Xeon D-1518 Details

Ranked #1666 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon D-1518 presents a modest benchmark footprint by today’s standards, yet its design reflects a deliberate focus on efficiency and embedded workloads. With a single-core score of 3995 and a multicore score of 4531, the processor sits comfortably within the mid-tier of older server-class CPUs, offering competitive performance for its time but now clearly outpaced by modern silicon. The Xeon D-1518, launched in March 2015, is built on Intel’s 14 nm Broadwell-DE architecture and is part of the Xeon D-1500 series, designed specifically for low-power, high-density server and embedded applications.

Featuring four cores and eight threads thanks to Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, the processor operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz with a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. It integrates 1 MiB of L2 cache and 6 MiB of L3 cache, with a total transistor count of 3.2 billion. The 35 W TDP makes it ideal for systems where power efficiency is critical, such as edge servers or compact compute nodes. The chip uses a BGA 1667 package and supports dual-channel DDR4-2133 memory with ECC capabilities, enhancing reliability in mission-critical environments.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Xeon D-1518 supports a wide range of enterprise-grade features, including Intel VT-x and VT-d for virtualization, Intel AES-NI for encryption acceleration, and AVX/AVX2 for enhanced floating-point performance. It also includes Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep and Secure Key technologies, along with support for Intel vPro, which enables remote management and security features. The processor's PCIe 3.0 configuration allows up to 24 lanes directly from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for high-speed storage and networking peripherals.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Xeon D-1518 scores 4209 in overall passmark, placing it behind more modern processors but still ahead of several older dual- and quad-core CPUs from the early 2010s. Its multicore performance is particularly notable, ranking #1176 of 2060, and it holds its own against contemporary chips like the Core i5-2400S and Xeon E5507. However, its single-core performance trails behind many current-generation designs, as evidenced by its #1768 rank in single-core scoring.

As of March 2026, the Xeon D-1518 is best suited for legacy embedded systems, small-scale data centers, or network appliances where power consumption and thermal constraints are key considerations. While no longer competitive in high-performance computing, its reliability, ECC memory support, and virtualization features ensure it remains relevant in niche environments where long-term stability outweighs raw performance.
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Intel Xeon D-1518

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon D-1518
Family: Xeon
Series: D-1500
Model Number: D-1518
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 6
Socket: BGA 1667
Package: FCBGA-1667
Target Segment: Embedded
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $193.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.78 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 24
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 246.24 mm²
Transistor Count: 3.20 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP TSX Flex Memory TBT 1.0 FMA
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