Xeon E5-2658 V3 vs i3-12100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-12100
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
8.57
+0.9%
Xeon E5-2658 V3
2014
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
8.49

Core i3-12100 outperforms Xeon E5-2658 V3 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking880888
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency13.527.65
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)8 September 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2.9 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm22 nm
Die size163 mm2356 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data2,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCLGA17002011-3
Power consumption (TDP)60 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4-2133
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.4 GHzno data
Execution Units24no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2040

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-12100 8.57
+0.9%
Xeon E5-2658 V3 8.49

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-12100 13610
+0.9%
Xeon E5-2658 V3 13487

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.57 8.49
Recency 4 January 2022 8 September 2014
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 24
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 105 Watt

i3-12100 has a 0.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and 75% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2658 V3, on the other hand, has 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3.

Note that Core i3-12100 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2658 V3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-12100 and Xeon E5-2658 V3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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