Xeon E5-2692 v2 vs Xeon D-2141I

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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 E5-2692 v2 is positioned at rank 275 and the Xeon D-2141I is on rank 287, so the Xeon E5-2692 v2 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 E5-2692 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4287%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

809%

#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%

#275

Xeon E5-2692 v2

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 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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-2141I (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2692 v2	Xeon D-2141I
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2692 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2692 v2	Xeon D-2141I
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.

Xeon E5-2692 v2 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2141I Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Xeon D-2141I

Xeon E5-2692 v2

The Xeon E5-2692 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,119 points. Launch price was $800.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2692 v2 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon D-2141I offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2692 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2692 v2 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2141I — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2692 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-2141I uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2692 v2 scores 12,119 against the Xeon D-2141I's 11,886 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2692 v2. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2692 v2 vs 11 MB on the Xeon D-2141I.

Feature	Xeon E5-2692 v2	Xeon D-2141I
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+173%	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	12,119+2%	11,886

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2692 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2141I uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.