i3-12100F vs Xeon W3503

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W3503
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 130 Watt
0.70
Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
8.87
+1167%

Core i3-12100F outperforms Xeon W3503 by a whopping 1167% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2716867
Place by popularitynot in top-1005
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.15no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.5114.47
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$65no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size263 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.8V-1.225Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F 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
Socket1366FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size24 GB128 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
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 W3503 0.70
i3-12100F 8.87
+1167%

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 W3503 1118
i3-12100F 14096
+1161%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.70 8.87
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 58 Watt

i3-12100F has a 1167.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 124.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W3503 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W3503 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-12100F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W3503 and Core i3-12100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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