Intel Core i3-7130U vs Intel Xeon W-3245M

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Intel Core i3-7130U or Intel Core i3-7130U – 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 i3-7130U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7130U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3245M features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3245M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7130U Name Intel Xeon W-3245M
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7130U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7130U is 2.7 GHz
The Intel Xeon W-3245M has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3245M is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 16
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
None None 4.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 16x
4 Threads 32
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7130U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7130U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, 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 W-3245M does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
24 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2016 Release date --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
192 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name
9.5 Generation --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 2.0 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.
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2933
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 205 W watts.
7.5 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7130U 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 W-3245M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 3647
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2017 Release date Q2/2019
Kaby Lake U Architecture Cascade Lake W
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
281 $ Release price 5000 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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14 nm Technology 14 nm