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Xeon E5-2428L
Xeon W-2123
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-2428L is positioned at rank 800 and the Xeon W-2123 is on rank 497, so the Xeon W-2123 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2428L
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2123
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2428L | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2428L | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+712%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2428L and Xeon W-2123
Xeon E5-2428L
The Xeon E5-2428L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,500 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W-2123
The Xeon W-2123 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,519 points. Launch price was $294.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2428L packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-2123 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2428L has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2428L versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2123 — a 64.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2123 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2428L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon W-2123 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2428L scores 8,500 against the Xeon W-2123's 8,519 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W-2123. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2428L vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2123.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2428L | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+95% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+82% | 8.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 8,500 | 8,519 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,215 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2428L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W-2123 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2428L | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 512 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2428L) / Yes (Xeon W-2123).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2428L | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2428L launched at $692 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2123 debuted at $294. At current prices ($42 vs $342), the Xeon E5-2428L is $300 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2428L delivers 202.4 pts/$ vs 24.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2123 — making the Xeon E5-2428L the 156.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2428L | Xeon W-2123 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $692 | $294-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-88% | $342 |
| Performance per Dollar | 202.4+713% | 24.9 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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