i3-12100E vs Xeon E7320

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E7320
2007
80 Watt
0.96
Core i3-12100E
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
9.31
+870%

Core i3-12100E outperforms Xeon E7320 by a whopping 870% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2504848
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.0914.15
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 July 2007 (17 years ago)4 January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E 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 coresno data4 (Quad-Core)
Threadsno data8
Base clock speed2.13 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speedno data4.2 GHz
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB L2 Cache12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature66 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range1.0V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E 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 configurationno data1
SocketPGA604,PPGA6041700
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching+no data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 E7320 0.96
i3-12100E 9.31
+870%

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 E7320 1469
i3-12100E 14250
+870%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.96 9.31
Recency 1 July 2007 4 January 2022
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 60 Watt

i3-12100E has a 869.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12100E is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E7320 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E7320 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-12100E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E7320 and Core i3-12100E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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