Xeon Max 9480 vs i3-8100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8100
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.84
Xeon Max 9480
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
53.24
+1286%

Xeon Max 9480 outperforms Core i3-8100 by a whopping 1286% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking146624
Place by popularity53not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.250.03
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency5.8614.40
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Sapphire Rapids HBM (2023)
Release date5 October 2017 (7 years ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$12,980

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-8100 has 14067% better value for money than Xeon Max 9480.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480 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)56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads4112
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)112.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size126 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C64 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480 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)2
SocketFCLGA11514677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
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 i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480 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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1680

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.

i3-8100 3.84
Xeon Max 9480 53.24
+1286%

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.

i3-8100 6102
Xeon Max 9480 84567
+1286%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 53.24
Recency 5 October 2017 10 January 2023
Physical cores 4 56
Threads 4 112
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

i3-8100 has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Xeon Max 9480, on the other hand, has a 1286.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 1300% more physical cores and 2700% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Max 9480 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8100 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-8100 is a desktop processor while Xeon Max 9480 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8100 and Xeon Max 9480, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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