Xeon D-2141I
VS
Ryzen 3 PRO 210

Xeon D-2141I vs Ryzen 3 PRO 210

Intel

Xeon D-2141I

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 3 GHz2018
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

4 Cores8 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2025

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-2141I is positioned at rank #287 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-2141I

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4372%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
825%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
733%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
567%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
99%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
99%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
98%
#232
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
98%
#287
Xeon D-2141I
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#293
Xeon E5-2643 v3
MSRP: $219|Avg: $45
99%
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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon D-2141IRyzen 3 PRO 210
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-2141I (2018) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon D-2141IRyzen 3 PRO 210
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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-2141I and Ryzen 3 PRO 210

Intel

Xeon D-2141I

The Xeon D-2141I 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,886 points. Launch price was $555.

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,155 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-2141I packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-2141I has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2141I versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 — a 44.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon D-2141I uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-2141I scores 11,886 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 210's 12,155 — a 2.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon D-2141I vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210.

FeatureXeon D-2141IRyzen 3 PRO 210
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+100%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3 GHz
4.7 GHz+57%
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache
11 MB+38%
8 MB
L2 Cache
8 MB+100%
4 MB
Process
14 nm
4 nm-71%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark
11,886
12,155+2%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2141I uses the FCBGA2518 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon D-2141IRyzen 3 PRO 210
Socket
FCBGA2518
FP7/FP7r2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%