Xeon D-1548

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon D-1548

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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-1548 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,145 Rank: 754
Rank Name Score Visual
750 Ryzen 3 1200 5,148
+0.1%
751 Xeon E3-1535M V5 5,147
+0%
752 Xeon E-2104G 5,146
+0%
753 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,145
+0%
754 Xeon D-1548 5,145
755 EPYC 7501 5,145
+0%
756 Core i5-6402P 5,144
+-0%
757 Core i5-8265U 5,144
+-0%
758 Core i7-7820HQ 5,142
-0.1%
759 Core i7-4900MQ 5,142
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon D-1548 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,342 Rank: 453
Rank Name Score Visual
449 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,356
+0.3%
450 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 5,356
+0.3%
451 Core i9-10980HK 5,351
+0.2%
452 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,344
+0%
453 Xeon D-1548 5,342
454 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 5,336
-0.1%
455 Xeon E-2286M 5,330
-0.2%
456 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 5,326
-0.3%
457 Ryzen 7 2700 5,325
-0.3%
458 Xeon E5-1650 v3 5,324
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon D-1548 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,013 Rank: 934
Rank Name Score Visual
930 Core i3-4130 5,023
+0.2%
931 Core i7-3840QM 5,021
+0.2%
932 Core i7-4750HQ 5,018
+0.1%
933 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,016
+0.1%
934 Xeon D-1548 5,013
935 Core i5-4440 5,012
+-0%
936 Xeon Silver 4110 5,009
-0.1%
937 Xeon Gold 5115 5,009
-0.1%
938 Xeon Silver 4112 5,004
-0.2%
939 Core i5-7Y54 5,003
-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-1548 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1548 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon D-1548 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Xeon D-1548 Details

The Intel Xeon D-1548, launched in November 2015, remains a relevant embedded processor despite its age, offering a compelling blend of performance and efficiency for server and workstation environments. With a 45 W TDP and a 14 nm manufacturing process, the chip delivers balanced power consumption and thermal behavior, making it suitable for compact, high-density deployments. Built on Intel's Broadwell-DE microarchitecture, the processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), and operates at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz with a turbo boost up to 2.6 GHz. It integrates 12 MiB of L3 cache, distributed as 1.5 MiB per core, enhancing data access speeds critical for multitasking and virtualized workloads.

The Xeon D-1548 supports DDR4-2400 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum capacity of 128 GiB and a peak memory bandwidth of 35.76 GiB/s. This memory support, combined with ECC capabilities, ensures data integrity in mission-critical systems, reinforcing its positioning in the embedded and server markets. The processor uses a BGA 1667 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 24 lanes, providing robust connectivity for storage, networking, and expansion. Notably, the Xeon D-1548 lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU for visual output, which aligns with its focus on compute-intensive applications.

In terms of features, the Xeon D-1548 includes a comprehensive set of Intel technologies, such as Intel VT-x and VT-d for hardware virtualization, Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 for dynamic frequency scaling, and Intel AES-NI for accelerated encryption. It also supports AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, improving performance in scientific, engineering, and multimedia applications. The processor supports extended page tables (EPT) and Intel's Trusted Execution Technology, further enhancing security and virtualization efficiency.

Benchmark results place the Xeon D-1548 at an Overall Score of 5,145, ranking #753 out of 2,060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5,013 (#934) and a Multicore Score of 5,342 (#453). While it lags behind modern high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, its multicore performance is competitive within its segment, outperforming many mainstream desktop and server processors. The processor's strongest performance category is multicore, where it exceeds several current-generation Intel and AMD chips, though its single-core capabilities are more modest, reflecting its design for efficiency over raw speed.

As of March 2026, the Xeon D-1548 remains a viable option for embedded systems, edge computing, and small-scale servers requiring reliable, low-power processing with strong virtualization and memory support. Its longevity stems from its robust feature set and efficiency, though it is no longer suited for high-performance computing or gaming. For users needing a cost-effective, power-efficient processor with strong ECC memory and virtualization support, the Xeon D-1548 continues to deliver solid value despite its age.
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Intel Xeon D-1548

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon D-1548
Family: Xeon
Series: D-1500
Model Number: D-1548
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: Embedded
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $555.00

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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