Xeon D-2141I
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Xeon D-2141I

Intel

PassMark

11,886

7 February 2018 (7 years ago)
65 Watt
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)

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Overview

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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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon D-2141I across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Among Us

Among Us

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low57 FPS
medium55 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080p
low138 FPS
medium117 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra76 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium52 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra24 FPS
4k
low27 FPS
medium25 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low124 FPS
medium111 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra83 FPS
1440p
low111 FPS
medium100 FPS
high93 FPS
ultra76 FPS
4k
low91 FPS
medium84 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra58 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low160 FPS
medium146 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra81 FPS
1440p
low121 FPS
medium106 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra65 FPS
4k
low82 FPS
medium71 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra49 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low297 FPS
medium297 FPS
high297 FPS
ultra297 FPS
1440p
low297 FPS
medium297 FPS
high297 FPS
ultra297 FPS
4k
low297 FPS
medium294 FPS
high252 FPS
ultra203 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

1080p
low67 FPS
medium59 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1440p
low47 FPS
medium40 FPS
high35 FPS
ultra27 FPS
4k
low21 FPS
medium19 FPS
high14 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

1080p
low206 FPS
medium179 FPS
high161 FPS
ultra138 FPS
1440p
low183 FPS
medium159 FPS
high142 FPS
ultra123 FPS
4k
low113 FPS
medium97 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra76 FPS
Once Human

Once Human

1080p
low135 FPS
medium109 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra62 FPS
1440p
low104 FPS
medium88 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4k
low56 FPS
medium44 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra31 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low170 FPS
medium135 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra87 FPS
1440p
low138 FPS
medium108 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra68 FPS
4k
low65 FPS
medium55 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra34 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon D-2141I specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon D-2141I is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3 GHz from a base frequency of 2.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 11 MB of L3 cache, plus 8 MB of L2 cache and 512 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 11,886, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon D-2141I
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designSkylake (server) (2017−2018)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores11 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data8 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache512 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency4 × 8 GT/s
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score11,886
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-2141I fits into the FCBGA2518 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

SpecificationXeon D-2141I
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SeriesProduct familyIntel Xeon D
SocketMotherboard socket requiredFCBGA2518
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1 (Uniprocessor)
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon D-2141I has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon D-2141I
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload65 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1194 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon D-2141I
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$555
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1194
Release DateLaunch date7 February 2018 (7 years ago)
Release Year2018
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Typeserver
SeriesIntel Xeon D
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$555
Release Date7 February 2018 (7 years ago)
Architecture CodenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)
Performance Ranking Position1194

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores8
Threads16
Bus TypeDMI 3.0
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache8 MB
L3 Cache11 MB
Bus Speed4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier22
Max Frequency3 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency2.2 GHz
Process Technology14 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketFCBGA2518
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)65 Watt
Max Processors In Config1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

5 specs

RAM TypesDDR4
Memory Channels4
Memory Bandwidth85.33 GB/s
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity512 GB

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