Xeon D-2123IT vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

Xeon D-2123IT

4 Cores8 Thrd60 WWMax: 3 GHz2018

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon D-2123IT

4 / 8

6,689

+1.3%

6,606

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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. 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.

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

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-2123IT is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon D-2123IT	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon D-2123IT	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
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

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2123IT and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-2123IT and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon D-2123IT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2123IT scores 6,689 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U's 6,606 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon D-2123IT. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U.

Feature	Xeon D-2123IT	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8.25 MB+106%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,689+1%	6,606

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2123IT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.