Core i7-8809G vs Xeon W-2123

Core i7-8809G

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

Xeon W-2123

4 Cores8 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8809G

4 / 8

8,448

0.0%

8,519

+0.8%

About PassMark

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. The Core i7-8809G is positioned at rank 904 and the Xeon W-2123 is on rank 497, so the Xeon W-2123 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i7-8809G

#892

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1563%

#893

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1540%

#894

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1414%

#895

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1408%

#896

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1395%

#898

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1347%

#899

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1291%

#900

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1289%

#901

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1255%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2123

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7171%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1354%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1203%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

929%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

100%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

100%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

99%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

98%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

98%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

98%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

97%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

100%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

99%

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 ($342) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2123 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-8809G	Xeon W-2123
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($342)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-8809G ($450), 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 ($108 less, 32% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-8809G	Xeon W-2123
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+33%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($342)

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.

Core i7-8809G Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2123 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8809G and Xeon W-2123

Core i7-8809G

The Core i7-8809G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 8,448 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon W-2123

The Xeon W-2123 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,519 points. Launch price was $294.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8809G and Xeon W-2123 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i7-8809G versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2123 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-8809G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-8809G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2123 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8809G scores 8,448 against the Xeon W-2123's 8,519 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon W-2123. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8809G vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2123.

Feature	Core i7-8809G	Xeon W-2123
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+8%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8.25 MB (total)+3%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	8,448	8,519
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,172
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,215

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8809G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2123 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8809G	Xeon W-2123
Socket	FCBGA2270	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	512 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	48

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-8809G) / Yes (Xeon W-2123).

Feature	Core i7-8809G	Xeon W-2123
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-8809G launched at $450 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2123 debuted at $294. At current prices ($450 vs $342), the Xeon W-2123 is $108 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8809G delivers 18.8 pts/$ vs 24.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2123 — making the Xeon W-2123 the 28.1% better value option.