CPU
GPU
Xeon W-2123
Core i3-10305T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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. The Xeon W-2123 is positioned at rank #497 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2123
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10305T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2123 | Core i3-10305T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) | ✅ More affordable ($143) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2123 | Core i3-10305T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+139%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) | ✅ More affordable ($143) |
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 W-2123 and Core i3-10305T
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.
Core i3-10305T
The Core i3-10305T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,512 points. Launch price was $143.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-2123 and Core i3-10305T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2123 versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-10305T — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-10305T (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-2123 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10305T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2123 scores 8,519 against the Core i3-10305T's 8,512 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-2123. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2123 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10305T.
| Feature | Xeon W-2123 | Core i3-10305T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total)+3% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 8,519 | 8,512 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,172 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,215 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2123 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10305T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2123 | Core i3-10305T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon W-2123) / not specified (Core i3-10305T).
| Feature | Xeon W-2123 | Core i3-10305T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2123 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Core i3-10305T debuted at $143. At current prices ($342 vs $143), the Core i3-10305T is $199 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2123 delivers 24.9 pts/$ vs 59.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-10305T — making the Core i3-10305T the 82% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2123 | Core i3-10305T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $143-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $342 | $143-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.9 | 59.5+139% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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