U300 vs Xeon W-2123

CPU

GPU

U300

5 Cores6 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023

Xeon W-2123

4 Cores8 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

U300

5 / 6

8,492

0.0%

8,519

+0.3%

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 U300 is positioned at rank 372 and the Xeon W-2123 is on rank 497, so the U300 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 U300

#360

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

518%

#361

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

511%

#362

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

469%

#363

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

467%

#364

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

462%

#366

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

447%

#367

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

428%

#368

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

427%

#369

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

416%

#372

U300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The U300 (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	U300	Xeon W-2123
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2123 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	U300	Xeon W-2123
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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.

U300 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2123 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of U300 and Xeon W-2123

U300

The U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,492 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

The U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon W-2123 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the U300 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2123 — a 12% clock advantage for the U300. The Xeon W-2123 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the U300 scores 8,492 against the Xeon W-2123's 8,519 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-2123. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the U300 vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2123.

Feature	U300	Xeon W-2123
Cores / Threads	5 / 6+25%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+13%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	—	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8.25 MB (total)+3%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	8,492	8,519
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,172
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,215

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Memory & Platform

The U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2123 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	U300	Xeon W-2123
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	512 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	48