CPU
GPU
Xeon D-2123IT
Atom x7835RE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon D-2123IT is positioned at rank 437 and the Atom x7835RE is on rank 32, so the Atom x7835RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2123IT
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7835RE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2123IT | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($127) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2123IT | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($127) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2123IT and Atom x7835RE
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.
Atom x7835RE
The Atom x7835RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 6,795 points. Launch price was $127.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2123IT packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7835RE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Atom x7835RE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon D-2123IT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7835RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2123IT scores 6,689 against the Atom x7835RE's 6,795 — a 1.6% lead for the Atom x7835RE. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE.
| Feature | Xeon D-2123IT | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+69% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB+38% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB (per module) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 6,689 | 6,795+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2123IT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7835RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2123IT | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2518 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7835RE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)), while the Xeon D-2123IT requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon D-2123IT | Atom x7835RE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) |
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