Xeon E5-2687W v2 vs Xeon D-2143IT

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 E5-2687W v2 is positioned at rank 970 and the Xeon D-2143IT is on rank 276, so the Xeon D-2143IT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 E5-2687W v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

35708%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6742%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5990%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4627%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

98%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

97%

#970

Xeon E5-2687W v2

MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62

100%

#972

Xeon L5430

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

99%

#973

Xeon E5-2470

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125

99%

#974

Xeon E5-2670

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60

99%

#976

Xeon X3470

MSRP: $589|Avg: $16

97%

#979

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

95%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

94%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

93%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

91%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

91%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2143IT

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4289%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

810%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

719%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

556%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

100%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

99%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

98%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

97%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

97%

#276

Xeon D-2143IT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#282

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

MSRP: $189|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-2143IT (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2687W v2	Xeon D-2143IT
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($62)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2687W v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2687W v2	Xeon D-2143IT
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($62)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-2687W v2 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2143IT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2687W v2 and Xeon D-2143IT

Xeon E5-2687W v2

The Xeon E5-2687W v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,301 points. Launch price was $1,605.

Xeon D-2143IT

The Xeon D-2143IT 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: 12,116 points. Launch price was $566.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2687W v2 and Xeon D-2143IT share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2143IT — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2687W v2 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-2143IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W v2 scores 12,301 against the Xeon D-2143IT's 12,116 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v2. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 vs 11 MB on the Xeon D-2143IT.

Feature	Xeon E5-2687W v2	Xeon D-2143IT
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4 GHz+33%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+55%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+82%	11 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	8 MB+3100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	12,301+2%	12,116

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2143IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.