Xeon D-1541

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon D-1541

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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-1541 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,002 Rank: 870
Rank Name Score Visual
866 Xeon D-1622 5,010
+0.2%
867 Core i5-7400T 5,008
+0.1%
868 Ryzen 5 1400 5,008
+0.1%
869 Core i7 970 5,006
+0.1%
870 Xeon D-1541 5,002
871 Xeon E3-1275 v3 5,001
+-0%
872 Core i5-4570R 4,999
-0.1%
873 Core i5-7300HQ 4,997
-0.1%
874 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,997
-0.1%
875 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,996
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon D-1541 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,243 Rank: 495
Rank Name Score Visual
491 Xeon E5-2608L v4 5,247
+0.1%
492 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE 5,246
+0.1%
493 EPYC 7251 5,246
+0.1%
494 Core i5-9600KF 5,245
+0%
495 Xeon D-1541 5,243
496 Intel Core i7-4770R 5,243
+0%
497 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,243
+0%
498 Core i7-3960X 5,241
+-0%
499 Xeon D-1540 5,236
-0.1%
500 Core i5-10600K 5,236
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon D-1541 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,841 Rank: 1046
Rank Name Score Visual
1042 EPYC 7452 4,846
+0.1%
1043 Pentium G2120 4,845
+0.1%
1044 Core i7-4510U 4,842
+0%
1045 Xeon E5-4650 v4 4,841
+0%
1046 Xeon D-1541 4,841
1047 FX-4300 4,841
+0%
1048 Core i5-3350P 4,838
-0.1%
1049 Core i7-3610QM 4,837
-0.1%
1050 Pentium G3420 4,837
-0.1%
1051 Core i3-4160T 4,836
-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-1541 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,810 Rank: 520
Rank Name Score Visual
516 Xeon E5-1650 v3 4,816
+0.1%
517 Core i7-5930K 4,815
+0.1%
518 Ryzen 5 1600 4,814
+0.1%
519 Xeon Silver 4110 4,811
+0%
520 Xeon D-1541 4,810
521 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,810
+0%
522 Core i7-9850HE 4,809
+-0%
523 Xeon E5-2620 v4 4,808
+-0%
524 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,808
+-0%
525 Core i5-9600KF 4,806
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1541 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,827 Rank: 532
Rank Name Score Visual
528 Xeon D-1540 4,830
+0.1%
529 Core i7-6800K 4,830
+0.1%
530 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,829
+0%
531 Core i7-9850H 4,828
+0%
532 Xeon D-1541 4,827
533 Xeon E5-4655 v4 4,824
-0.1%
534 Xeon E5-1650 v2 4,824
-0.1%
535 Core i7-9750H 4,822
-0.1%
536 Xeon E-2176M 4,822
-0.1%
537 Ryzen 5 2400G 4,822
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1541 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,773 Rank: 617
Rank Name Score Visual
613 Ryzen 3 5425U 4,775
+0%
614 Core i5-8279U 4,774
+0%
615 Core i3-9300 4,773
+0%
616 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,773
+0%
617 Xeon D-1541 4,773
618 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,773
+0%
619 Core i7-4960HQ 4,772
+-0%
620 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,771
+-0%
621 Core i3-10100 4,769
-0.1%
622 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 4,769
-0.1%

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Xeon D-1541 Details

The Intel Xeon D-1541, launched in November 2015, stands as a high-performance server processor built on Intel's Broadwell-DE microarchitecture at a 14 nm process node. With a base frequency of 2.1 GHz and a turbo boost up to 2.7 GHz, the chip delivers strong single-threaded performance, particularly notable given its age. Operating within a 45 W TDP, the Xeon D-1541 offers efficient power consumption for a server-grade processor, making it suitable for compact and energy-conscious data center environments. The processor features 8 cores and 16 threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, enabling effective parallel processing for demanding workloads.

Equipped with 12 MiB of L3 cache and 2 MiB of L2 cache, the Xeon D-1541 provides robust memory handling, while the 0.25 MiB L1 cache per core ensures low-latency access to frequently used data. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory, with a maximum capacity of 131 GB and a memory bandwidth of up to 35.76 GiB/s. The processor also supports ECC memory, a critical feature for server environments where data integrity is paramount. Connectivity is handled via PCIe 3.0 with up to 24 lanes directly from the CPU, and it uses a BGA 1667 package, indicating its integration into embedded or compact server systems.

The Xeon D-1541 lacks integrated graphics, relying instead on discrete solutions for visual output, which aligns with its server-focused design. It supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, enhancing performance in encryption, vectorized calculations, and multimedia tasks. Additionally, the chip includes advanced virtualization technologies such as Intel VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, enabling efficient virtual machine operation and hardware passthrough. Features like Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and Secure Key further bolster its reliability and security.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon D-1541 achieves an overall score of 5002, placing it at #870 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4841 ranks it #1045, while its multicore score of 5243 places it at #495. These results indicate that the processor holds its own in single-threaded applications but truly shines in multi-threaded scenarios, where its 8-core/16-thread design enables strong performance. The processor outperforms several modern desktop CPUs, such as the Core i5-10600K and Core i7-3960X, while lagging behind high-end server and desktop chips like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

As of March 2026, the Xeon D-1541 remains a viable option for small-scale server deployments, network appliances, and embedded systems where power efficiency and integrated connectivity are prioritized. While newer processors offer significantly higher performance, the D-1541's combination of low power draw, ECC memory support, and robust virtualization capabilities make it a reliable choice for legacy infrastructure and edge computing environments.
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Intel Xeon D-1541

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon D-1541
Family: Xeon
Series: D-1500
Model Number: D-1541
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (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: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 128 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 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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