Intel Core i3-10100 vs Intel Xeon W-1270

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Intel Core i3-10100 or Intel Core i3-10100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1270 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1270, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon W
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Xeon W-1200
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10100 Name Intel Xeon W-1270
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-1270 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1270 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon W-1270 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1270 uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
24 Execution units 24
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
192 Shaders 192
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-1270 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake W
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
134 $ Release price 362 $
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
-- Part Number --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes