Intel Xeon D-2161I vs Intel Core i3-6300T

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Intel Xeon D-2161I or Intel Xeon D-2161I – 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 Xeon D-2161I features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2161I, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6300T 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 i3-6300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Core i 6000
2 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2161I Name Intel Core i3-6300T
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2161I has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2161I is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-6300T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6300T is 3.3 GHz
24 Threads 4
12x Cores 2x
12 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2161I does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-6300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6300T 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.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 90 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 35 W watts.
90 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2161I is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-6300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1029 $ Release price --
Skylake Architecture Skylake S
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 2518 Socket LGA 1151
16.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes