Xeon Gold 6338 vs i3-7130U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7130U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.55
Xeon Gold 6338
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
21.29
+735%

Xeon Gold 6338 outperforms Core i3-7130U by a whopping 735% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1733252
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency16.099.83
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-U (2017)no data
Release date12 June 2017 (7 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads464
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache3 MB48 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C81 °C
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338 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)no data
SocketFCBGA1356FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB6 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

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 i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338 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 i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1264

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.

i3-7130U 2.55
Xeon Gold 6338 21.29
+735%

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.

i3-7130U 4055
Xeon Gold 6338 33814
+734%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.55 21.29
Recency 12 June 2017 1 April 2021
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 4 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 205 Watt

i3-7130U has 1266.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6338, on the other hand, has a 734.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Gold 6338 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7130U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-7130U is a notebook processor while Xeon Gold 6338 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7130U and Xeon Gold 6338, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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