Xeon D-2123IT vs Pentium Gold G7400
Xeon D-2123IT
Pentium Gold G7400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon D-2123IT is positioned at rank #437 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2123IT
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2123IT | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2123IT | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium Gold G7400
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.
Pentium Gold G7400
The Pentium Gold G7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2123IT packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon D-2123IT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon D-2123IT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2123IT scores 6,689 against the Pentium Gold G7400's 6,709 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Xeon D-2123IT | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+68% |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB+38% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+220% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 6,689 | 6,709 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2123IT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-2123IT | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2518 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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