Intel Core i3-7102E vs Intel Xeon Gold 6208U

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Intel Core i3-7102E or Intel Core i3-7102E – 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 i3-7102E 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 i3-7102E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6208U features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6208U, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i3-7102E Name Intel Xeon Gold 6208U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
7 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7102E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7102E is 2.1 GHz
The Intel Xeon Gold 6208U has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6208U is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2x Cores 16x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 16
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7102E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7102E 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 Gold 6208U does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation --
12 Direct X --
Q2/2016 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
192 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2933
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI 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 150 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7102E 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 Gold 6208U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 3647
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2020
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
225 $ Release price 1300 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Kaby Lake U Architecture Cascade Lake
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512