Xeon Gold 6530 vs Core i3-2100
Aggregate performance score
Xeon Gold 6530 outperforms i3-2100 by a whopping 3431% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2257 | 48 |
| Place by popularity | 77 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.28 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Emerald Rapids |
| Release date | 20 February 2011 (13 years ago) | 1 October 2023 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $73 | no data |
| Current price | $46 (0.6x MSRP) | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 64 |
| Base clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 160 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 131 mm2 | 2x 763 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 69 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 74 °C |
| Number of transistors | 504 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530 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 configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Socket | 1155 | 4677 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 270 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR5 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | no data | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 2000 | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 80 |
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.
Xeon Gold 6530 outperforms Core i3-2100 by 3431% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Xeon Gold 6530 outperforms Core i3-2100 by 3438% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.20 | 42.37 |
| Recency | 20 February 2011 | 1 October 2023 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 32 |
| Threads | 4 | 64 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 270 Watt |
i3-2100 has 315.4% lower power consumption.
Xeon Gold 6530, on the other hand, has a 3430.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.
The Xeon Gold 6530 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100 in performance tests.
Note that Core i3-2100 is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6530 is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2100 and Xeon Gold 6530, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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