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.
7 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Intel Core i3-7102E Name Intel Xeon Gold 6208U
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.
None None 3.9 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 16
2x Cores 16x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 32
 
 

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.
9.5 Generation --
Q2/2016 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
192 Shaders --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 6
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2020
Kaby Lake U Architecture Cascade Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 3647
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
225 $ Release price 1300 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes