Intel Xeon D-2187NT vs Intel Core i3-2328M

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Intel Xeon D-2187NT or Intel Xeon D-2187NT – 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-2187NT features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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-2187NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2328M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2328M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-2187NT Name Intel Core i3-2328M
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Core i 2000M
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2187NT has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2187NT is 2.0 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 i3-2328M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2328M is 2.2 GHz
16 CPU Cores 2
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
16x Cores 2x
32 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2187NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2328M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2328M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Execution units 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Shaders 96
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Generation 6
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

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 85.4 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 110 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.
-- Tjunction max 85 °C
110 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2187NT 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 i3-2328M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
BGA 2518 Socket PGA 988
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2012
Skylake Architecture Sandy Bridge H
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2128 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
14 nm Technology 32 nm