Core i3-9100 vs Xeon D-2123IT

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

111%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

111%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

111%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

110%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

109%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

107%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

106%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

106%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

105%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

105%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

104%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

104%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

103%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

102%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

100%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

100%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

99%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

99%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

99%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

98%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

98%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

97%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

96%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

93%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

93%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

93%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

89%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2123IT

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6213%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1173%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1042%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

805%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

98%

#286

Xeon w5-2465X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499

97%

#287

EPYC 9355P

MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026

97%

#288

Xeon w7-2595X

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600

97%

#289

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99

97%

#437

Xeon D-2123IT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#451

Xeon D-1718T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $302

96%

#452

Xeon D-1622

MSRP: $195|Avg: $170

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-2123IT is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i3-9100	Xeon D-2123IT
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($125)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-9100 ($125), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($125 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i3-9100	Xeon D-2123IT
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($125)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-9100 and Xeon D-2123IT

Core i3-9100

The Core i3-9100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,586 points. Launch price was $122.

Xeon D-2123IT

The Xeon D-2123IT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,689 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-9100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon D-2123IT's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-9100 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2123IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100 scores 6,586 against the Xeon D-2123IT's 6,689 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon D-2123IT. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT.

Feature	Core i3-9100	Xeon D-2123IT
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+40%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+64%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8.25 MB+38%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	4 MB+1500%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	6,586	6,689+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-9100 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2123IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.