Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Xeon D-2146NT

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Intel Core i3-12100F or Intel Core i3-12100F – 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 i3-12100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2146NT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2146NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
Intel Core i3-12100F Name Intel Xeon D-2146NT
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon D-2146NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2146NT is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 8
8 Threads 16
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2146NT does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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 76.8 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 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.
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
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89 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2146NT is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2018
Alder Lake S Architecture Skylake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 2518
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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97 $ Release price 686 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
5.0 MB L2-Cache 11.0 MB