Intel Core i3-6100 vs Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4

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Intel Core i3-6100 or Intel Core i3-6100 – 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 i3-6100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-6100 Name Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon E5
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Xeon E5 v4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100 is 3.7 GHz
The Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 12
None None 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 6x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 1.5 TB distributed across 4 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.
2 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 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 135 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 135 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6100 is manufactured using a 14 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 E5-2643 v4 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake S Architecture Broadwell E
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 2011-3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price 1550 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
28833
28833
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
8011
8011

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
6125
6125
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2064
2064

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5482
5482
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2355
2355

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4905
4905
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
916
916

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4379
4379
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3774
3774

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1228
1228
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1208
1208

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1150
1150
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
392
392

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
947.2
947.2
Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
290.2
290.2

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
368
368
Intel Xeon E5-2643 v4
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
351
351