Processor N97 vs Xeon D-2123IT

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon D-2123IT
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
4.19
+21.4%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45

Xeon D-2123IT outperforms Processor N97 by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon D-2123IT and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13771543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.31no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon Dno data
Power efficiency6.6127.21
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date7 February 2018 (6 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$213no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon D-2123IT and Processor N97 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache256 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8.25 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon D-2123IT and Processor N97 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA2518Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)60 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon D-2123IT and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssist-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Xeon D-2123IT and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon D-2123IT and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon D-2123IT and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size512 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon D-2123IT and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes329

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.19 3.45
Recency 7 February 2018 3 January 2023
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 12 Watt

Xeon D-2123IT has a 21.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The Xeon D-2123IT is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon D-2123IT is a server/workstation processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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