Intel Core i3-2120 vs Intel Xeon D-1734NT

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Intel Core i3-2120 or Intel Core i3-2120 – 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 i3-2120 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2120, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1734NT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1734NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Xeon D-1700
Intel Core i3-2120 Name Intel Xeon D-1734NT
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2120 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 3.3 GHz
The Intel Xeon D-1734NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1734NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 3.1 GHz
4 Threads 16
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
2x Cores 8x Sunny Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2120 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2120 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-1734NT does not have integrated graphics.
6 Generation --
Q1/2011 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units --
48 Shaders --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10.1 Direct X --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
No JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 50 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 50 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2120 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1734NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2022
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Ice Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
32 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 2227
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
120 $ Release price 713 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 15.0 MB