Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 or Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 – 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 E5-2678 v3 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E5 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Xeon E5 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Xeon E5 v3 Group Intel Core i 12000
5 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
12x Cores 4x Golden Cove
None None 4.0 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
12 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
24 Threads 8
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
768.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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 58 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
85 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2022
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1700
3.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
30.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Haswell E Architecture Alder Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 97 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 10 nm