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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Core i3-12100F Name Intel Xeon D-2146NT
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
 
 

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.
8 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores 8x
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
 
 

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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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 4
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

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.
89 W TDP (PL2) None
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
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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.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Alder Lake S Architecture Skylake
97 $ Release price 686 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 2518
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
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5.0 MB L2-Cache 11.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 14 nm