Xeon Silver 4123 vs Core i3-1220P

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.

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 Silver 4123

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

103%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

102%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

101%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

101%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

100%

#180

Xeon Silver 4123

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

99%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

98%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1220P

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

101%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

99%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Silver 4123 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4123	Core i3-1220P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-1220P ($150), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($150 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4123	Core i3-1220P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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 Silver 4123 Benchmark Check

Core i3-1220P Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4123 and Core i3-1220P

Xeon Silver 4123

The Xeon Silver 4123 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,405 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-1220P

The Core i3-1220P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,496 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4123 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-1220P offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i3-1220P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4123 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-1220P — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-1220P (base: 3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i3-1220P is built on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4123 scores 14,405 against the Core i3-1220P's 14,496 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-1220P. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4123 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-1220P.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4123	Core i3-1220P
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 12+25%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	3 GHz+100%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	11 MB	12 MB (total)+9%
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Alder Lake-P (2022)
PassMark	14,405	14,496
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	10,921
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,971
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,056

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4123 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1220P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4123	Core i3-1220P
Socket	LGA3647	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4123) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1220P). The Core i3-1220P includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the Xeon Silver 4123 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1220P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i3-1220P rivals Ryzen 3 5425U.