Core i3-10100F vs Xeon 5060
Primary details
Comparing Xeon 5060 and Core i3-10100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | not rated | 1099 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 21 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 49.15 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Dempsey (2006) | Comet Lake (2020) |
| Release date | May 2006 (18 years ago) | 12 October 2020 (3 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $122 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Xeon 5060 and Core i3-10100F 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) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 0 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 6 MB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | no data | 126 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 78 °C | 100 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon 5060 and Core i3-10100F 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 | 1 |
| Socket | 771 | LGA1200 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5060 and Core i3-10100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5060 and Core i3-10100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR2 | DDR4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 41.6 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | no data | - |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5060 and Core i3-10100F.
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 65 Watt |
i3-10100F has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Xeon 5060 and Core i3-10100F. We've got no test results to judge.
Be aware that Xeon 5060 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-10100F is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5060 and Core i3-10100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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