Xeon D-2123IT
VS
Ryzen Embedded R2514

Xeon D-2123IT vs Ryzen Embedded R2514

Intel

Xeon D-2123IT

4 Cores8 Thrd60 WWMax: 3 GHz2018
VS
AMD

Ryzen Embedded R2514

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2022

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. 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

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6213%
#5
Xeon W-11865MRE
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
98%
#6
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.
InsightXeon D-2123ITRyzen Embedded R2514
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 (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen Embedded R2514 ($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.
InsightXeon D-2123ITRyzen Embedded R2514
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2123IT and Ryzen Embedded R2514

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen Embedded R2514

The Ryzen Embedded R2514 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,731 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon D-2123IT and Ryzen Embedded R2514 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2514 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R2514 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon D-2123IT uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2123IT scores 6,689 against the Ryzen Embedded R2514's 6,731 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R2514. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2514.

FeatureXeon D-2123ITRyzen Embedded R2514
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3 GHz
3.7 GHz+23%
Base Clock
2.2 GHz+5%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
8.25 MB+106%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
12 nm-14%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark
6,689
6,731
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2123IT uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon D-2123ITRyzen Embedded R2514
Socket
FCBGA2518
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0