Intel Xeon W-2102 vs Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3

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Intel Xeon W-2102 or Intel Xeon W-2102 – 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 W-2102 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2102, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 E5-1630 v3, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon E5 v3
6 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2102 Name Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon E5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2102 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2102 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2102 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
 
 

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 140 W watts.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2102 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 8.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E5-1630 v3 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2014
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 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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Skylake W Architecture Haswell E
8.2 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes