Intel Core i3-7100 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-7100 or Intel Core i3-7100 – 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 i3-7100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7100 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100 is 3.9 GHz
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M is 2.1 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.
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
4 Threads 48
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 24
2x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 Platinum 8160M does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2016 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.1 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 / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode 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 38.4 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 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 6
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.5 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 150 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7100 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 Platinum 8160M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 33.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2017
-- 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, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Skylake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 7700 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 33.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M
24C 48T @ 2.1 GHz
64698
64698
Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
8467
8467

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M
24C 48T @ 2.1 GHz
3444
3444
Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
425
425