Intel Core i3-4102E vs Intel Xeon Gold 5118

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Intel Core i3-4102E or Intel Core i3-4102E – 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 i3-4102E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4102E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5118, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4102E Name Intel Xeon Gold 5118
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
4 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4102E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4102E is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5118 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 12x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 24
None None 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4102E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4102E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 does not have integrated graphics.
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date --
20 Execution units --
11.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7.5 Generation --
22 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 --
Decode 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 105 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4102E is manufactured using a 22 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 Gold 5118 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 17.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2017
BGA 1364 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 17.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Skylake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
225 $ Release price 1250 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 14 nm