Xeon E5-2630L v2 vs Xeon D-2123IT
Xeon E5-2630L v2
Xeon D-2123IT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2630L v2 is positioned at rank 840 and the Xeon D-2123IT is on rank 437, so the Xeon D-2123IT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630L v2
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2123IT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2630L v2 | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2630L v2 | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2630L v2 and Xeon D-2123IT
Xeon E5-2630L v2
The Xeon E5-2630L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,640 points. Launch price was $800.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2630L v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2123IT offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2630L v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630L v2 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2123IT — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Xeon D-2123IT (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630L v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-2123IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630L v2 scores 6,640 against the Xeon D-2123IT's 6,689 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-2123IT. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630L v2 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon D-2123IT.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630L v2 | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+82% | 8.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 6,640 | 6,689 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2630L v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2123IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630L v2 | Xeon D-2123IT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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