i3-8100T vs Xeon E3-1275L v3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1275L v3
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.96
+19.3%
Core i3-8100T
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.32

Xeon E3-1275L v3 outperforms Core i3-8100T by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14391587
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data4.92
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency8.338.98
Architecture codenameno dataCoffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)2 April 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$117

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data31
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cacheno data1 MB
L3 cache8 MB Intel® Smart Cache6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data126 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data82 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory1.7 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.1 GHz
Execution Units10no data
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

Xeon E3-1275L v3 3.96
+19.3%
i3-8100T 3.32

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.

Xeon E3-1275L v3 6290
+19.4%
i3-8100T 5266

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.

Xeon E3-1275L v3 1222
+10.7%
i3-8100T 1104

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.

Xeon E3-1275L v3 3480
+11%
i3-8100T 3135

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.96 3.32
Integrated graphics card 0.77 3.09
Recency 1 April 2014 2 April 2018
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E3-1275L v3 has a 19.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

i3-8100T, on the other hand, has 301.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1275L v3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8100T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1275L v3 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-8100T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1275L v3 and Core i3-8100T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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