Xeon D-2123IT vs Core i7-6820HQ

CPU

GPU

Xeon D-2123IT

4 Cores8 Thrd60 WWMax: 3 GHz2018

Core i7-6820HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-2123IT

4 / 8

6,689

0.0%

6,758

+1.0%

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 Core i7-6820HQ is on rank 58, so the Core i7-6820HQ 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 Xeon D-2123IT

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6213%

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

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 Per Dollar Core i7-6820HQ

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#46

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

217%

#47

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

214%

#48

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

196%

#49

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

195%

#50

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

194%

#52

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

187%

#53

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

179%

#54

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

179%

#55

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

174%

#58

Core i7-6820HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

97%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

95%

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 Xeon D-2123IT (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-2123IT	Core i7-6820HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-2123IT	Core i7-6820HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon D-2123IT Benchmark Check

Core i7-6820HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2123IT and Core i7-6820HQ

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.

Core i7-6820HQ

The Core i7-6820HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,758 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-2123IT and Core i7-6820HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HQ — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-6820HQ (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon D-2123IT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2123IT scores 6,689 against the Core i7-6820HQ's 6,758 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-6820HQ. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HQ.

Feature	Xeon D-2123IT	Core i7-6820HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	8.25 MB+3%	8 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	6,689	6,758+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2123IT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.