Xeon Phi 5120D vs Core i3-7100
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | 1629 | not rated |
Place by popularity | 66 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 3.28 | no data |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
Series | Intel Core i3 | no data |
Architecture codename | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Knights Corner (2012−2014) |
Release date | 3 January 2017 (7 years ago) | 17 June 2013 (11 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $117 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D 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) | 60 (Hexaconta-Core) |
Threads | 4 | 240 |
Base clock speed | 3.9 GHz | no data |
Boost clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
Bus support | 8 GT/s | no data |
L1 cache | 128 KB | 32 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 512 KB | 512 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 0 KB (shared) |
Chip lithography | 14 nm | 22 nm |
Die size | no data | 350 mm2 |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | no data |
Number of transistors | no data | 5,000 million |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D 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 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
Socket | 1151 | SFF 230-pin |
Power consumption (TDP) | 51 Watt | 245 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | + | + |
AVX | + | + |
vPro | no data | + |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
TSX | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D are enumerated here.
VT-d | no data | + |
VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR3, DDR4 |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | no data |
Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 38.397 GB/s | no data |
ECC memory support | + | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 630 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D.
PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
PCI Express lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
Recency | 3 January 2017 | 17 June 2013 |
Physical cores | 2 | 60 |
Threads | 4 | 240 |
Chip lithography | 14 nm | 22 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 51 Watt | 245 Watt |
i3-7100 has an age advantage of 3 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 380.4% lower power consumption.
Xeon Phi 5120D, on the other hand, has 2900% more physical cores and 5900% more threads.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Core i3-7100 is a desktop processor while Xeon Phi 5120D is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7100 and Xeon Phi 5120D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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