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.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon D
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-2120 Name Intel Xeon D-1734NT
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Xeon D-1700
2 Generation 4
 
 

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.
2x Cores 8x Sunny Cove
None None 2.3 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 3.1 GHz
 
 

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.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date --
6 Execution units --
10.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Generation --
32 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC 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 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2022
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 2227
0 bytes L2-Cache 15.0 MB
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Ice Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
120 $ Release price 713 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 10 nm