Intel Xeon D-2733NT
Expert rating7.9 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- BGA 2579
- Core/Thread Count:
- 8C/16T
- TDP:
- 65W
- iGPU:
- None
- CPU Series:
- Xeon D
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Xeon D-2733NT Review
Intel Xeon D-2733NT 8-core 16-thread server processor, 2.1GHz base / 3.7GHz boost, 65W TDP, BGA 2579 socket
The Intel Xeon D-2733NT is a compact server-on-chip processor built for edge, network, and storage appliances where rack space and power budget are tight. It pairs 8 cores and 16 threads with a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.7GHz and None graphics, all within a 65W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 8 cores and 16 threads, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT runs a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.7GHz, backed by 14MB of L3 cache and None graphics.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Xeon D-2733NT uses the BGA 2579 platform in a 65W envelope, positioned as a compact server-on-chip processor built for edge, network, and storage appliances where rack space and power budget are tight.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Xeon D lineup in this catalog, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT sits at the 8-core tier, differentiated by clock speed, TDP, and socket. Against AMD's Ryzen and EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Xeon D competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra and Xeon 6 parts in this catalog it targets a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.
Specifications
Identity
| Model Number | D-2733NT |
|---|---|
| Codename | Ice Lake-D |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Embedded |
|---|---|
| Socket | BGA |
| Socket Status | Mature |
| Process Node | 10 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 16 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.1 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 80 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Max Memory Speed | 2667 MT/s |
| Memory Channels | 4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1024 GB |
| ECC Support | Yes |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | No |
|---|---|
| Copilot Plus Certified | No |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 32 |
Commercial
| Launch MSRP | 914 USD |
|---|---|
| Retail Availability | Tray OEM |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 80 W |
| iGPU | None |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 58.7 |
Cores 8 · Tested in ThinkSystem SE350 V2 (2.10 GHz, Intel Xeon D-2733NT) · Published by Lenovo Global Technology, Aug-2023
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 76.9 |
Cores 8 · Tested in ThinkSystem SE360 V2 (2.10 GHz, Intel Xeon D-2733NT) · Published by Lenovo Global Technology, Aug-2023
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.9 / 10
The Intel Xeon D-2733NT packs server-grade reliability into a low-power SoC, well suited to edge and appliance deployments.
Best for
- Edge servers
- Network appliances
- Storage systems
Not for
- Desktop workstations
- Gaming builds
- General-purpose laptops
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Xeon D-2733NT?
The Intel Xeon D-2733NT is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 8, Threads 16, Base Clock 2.1 GHz, Boost Clock 3.7 GHz, L3 Cache 14.
Will the Intel Xeon D-2733NT work with my current setup?
The Intel Xeon D-2733NT lists Socket is BGA 2579. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Xeon D-2733NT best suited to?
It suits edge servers, network appliances, storage systems.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Xeon D-2733NT?
It is a poor fit for desktop workstations, gaming builds, general-purpose laptops.