Xeon D-1540

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon D-1540

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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-1540 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,040 Rank: 842
Rank Name Score Visual
838 Xeon E5-1620 v2 5,046
+0.1%
839 Core i5-9300H 5,044
+0.1%
840 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 5,044
+0.1%
841 Core i7-7600U 5,041
+0%
842 Xeon D-1540 5,040
843 Pentium G4600 5,039
+-0%
844 Core i3-1005G1 5,038
+-0%
845 Pentium G4620 5,038
+-0%
846 Core i3-4330 5,037
-0.1%
847 Core i7-6660U 5,036
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon D-1540 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,236 Rank: 499
Rank Name Score Visual
495 Xeon D-1541 5,243
+0.1%
496 Intel Core i7-4770R 5,243
+0.1%
497 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,243
+0.1%
498 Core i7-3960X 5,241
+0.1%
499 Xeon D-1540 5,236
500 Core i5-10600K 5,236
+0%
501 Xeon D-1587 5,227
-0.2%
502 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,221
-0.3%
503 Core i5-9600K 5,218
-0.3%
504 Xeon W-2135 5,216
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon D-1540 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,909 Rank: 999
Rank Name Score Visual
995 Pentium Gold G6405 4,920
+0.2%
996 EPYC 7302 4,919
+0.2%
997 Xeon E5-4669 v4 4,919
+0.2%
998 Core i7-2600 4,919
+0.2%
999 Xeon D-1540 4,909
1000 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,907
+-0%
1001 Core i7-6822EQ 4,905
-0.1%
1002 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,901
-0.2%
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,901
-0.2%
1004 Core i3-7130U 4,900
-0.2%

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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-1540 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,819 Rank: 512
Rank Name Score Visual
508 Xeon E-2334 4,824
+0.1%
509 Ryzen 5 4600U 4,822
+0.1%
510 Ryzen 3 7440U 4,822
+0.1%
511 Core i5-10600T 4,821
+0%
512 Xeon D-1540 4,819
513 Core i7-9850H 4,818
+-0%
514 Xeon E-2176M 4,818
+-0%
515 Xeon E5-1660 v2 4,817
+-0%
516 Xeon E5-1650 v3 4,816
-0.1%
517 Core i7-5930K 4,815
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1540 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,830 Rank: 528
Rank Name Score Visual
524 Xeon E5-2643 v4 4,834
+0.1%
525 Core i7-5930K 4,834
+0.1%
526 Core i5-10500T 4,834
+0.1%
527 Core i7-4930K 4,831
+0%
528 Xeon D-1540 4,830
529 Core i7-6800K 4,830
+0%
530 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,829
+-0%
531 Core i7-9850H 4,828
+-0%
532 Xeon D-1541 4,827
-0.1%
533 Xeon E5-4655 v4 4,824
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1540 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,789 Rank: 592
Rank Name Score Visual
588 Core i7-1185G7E 4,791
+0%
589 Xeon E3-1285 v6 4,790
+0%
590 Core i7-4930K 4,790
+0%
591 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,789
+0%
592 Xeon D-1540 4,789
593 Core i5-8500T 4,789
+0%
594 Core i5-8400T 4,788
+-0%
595 Ryzen 5 2600 4,787
+-0%
596 Core i7-10710U 4,787
+-0%
597 Core i7-8809G 4,786
-0.1%

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Xeon D-1540 Details

Ranked #842 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon D-1540 represents a server-grade processor from a bygone era, having been launched in March 2015. While it is now considered an older device, its design reflects Intel's focus on efficiency and reliability in embedded and low-power server environments. With a TDP of just 45 W, the Xeon D-1540 was engineered to deliver strong performance in compact, power-constrained systems without sacrificing thermal control. This makes it a compelling option for microservers, network appliances, or edge computing platforms where energy efficiency is paramount.

Built on the 14 nm Broadwell-DE microarchitecture, the Xeon D-1540 features eight cores and 16 threads thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz and can boost up to 2.6 GHz, depending on workload conditions. The processor includes 12 MiB of L3 cache, distributed across the cores, and 2 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.25 MiB of L1 cache per core—comprising 0.25 MiB of L1i and 0.25 MiB of L1d. It supports DDR4-2133 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory capacity of 131 GB and bandwidth up to 31.78 GiB/s. ECC memory support is included, a critical feature for mission-critical and data integrity-sensitive applications.

Despite its strong core count and integrated features, the Xeon D-1540 lacks integrated graphics, meaning it requires a discrete GPU for any visual output. This design choice aligns with its intended use case in headless server environments. The processor supports a wide range of advanced technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, Intel VT-x, VT-d, and Intel Secure Key. It also includes Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep and Turbo Boost 2.0, allowing dynamic frequency scaling to optimize power consumption and performance.

Benchmark results show that the Xeon D-1540 achieves an overall score of 5040, placing it among mid-tier processors in its era. In single-core performance, it scores 4909, ranking #999 of 2060, which indicates solid individual thread performance for its time. Its multicore score of 5236 ranks it #499, highlighting its strength in parallel workloads, though it trails behind modern multi-core processors by a significant margin. Compared to its immediate siblings like the Xeon D-1541 and Xeon D-1587, it sits in the middle, offering a balance between performance and power efficiency.

As of March 2026, the Xeon D-1540 is no longer competitive in mainstream or high-performance computing, but it remains relevant in niche server, industrial, and embedded markets where long-term support and power efficiency are more important than raw performance. Its legacy lies in its role as a power-efficient, reliable server processor, particularly in environments where thermal and power constraints are critical. For users needing a low-power, multi-threaded solution, it still offers a viable option—though it is best suited for legacy or specialized applications rather than modern workloads.
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Intel Xeon D-1540

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon D-1540
Family: Xeon
Series: D-1500
Model Number: D-1540
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Broadwell
Core Name: Broadwell
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 6
Socket: BGA 1667
Package: FCBGA-1667
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $581.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 12 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 TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP TSX Flex Memory TBT 1.0 FMA
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