Xeon 5160 vs i3-7100U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7100U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.72
+182%
Xeon 5160
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 80 Watt
0.61

Core i3-7100U outperforms Xeon 5160 by a whopping 182% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20372788
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.15
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency10.850.72
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Woodcrest (2006)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)June 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$22

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache128 KB0 KB
L2 cache512 KB4 MB
L3 cache3 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno dataB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160. 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+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parityno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR2
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

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.

i3-7100U 1.72
+182%
Xeon 5160 0.61

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.

i3-7100U 2725
+183%
Xeon 5160 963

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-7100U 782
+107%
Xeon 5160 378

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-7100U 1599
+180%
Xeon 5160 571

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.72 0.61
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 80 Watt

i3-7100U has a 182% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 433.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-7100U is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5160 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-7100U is a notebook processor while Xeon 5160 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7100U and Xeon 5160, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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