CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core i3-12100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes. The Intel Core i3-12100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series. To use the Intel Core i3-12100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. The Intel Xeon w3-2423 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series. To use the Intel Xeon w3-2423, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| Intel Core i3-12100 |
Name |
Intel Xeon w3-2423 |
| Intel Core i3 |
Family |
Intel Xeon W |
| 12 |
Generation |
12 |
| Intel Core i 12000 |
Group |
Intel Xeon W-2400 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core i3-12100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100 is 3.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz. The Intel Xeon w3-2423 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w3-2423 is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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| 4.3 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
4.2 GHz |
| No |
Overclocking |
No |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 3.3 GHz |
Frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| 8 |
Threads |
12 |
| 4.0 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
3.1 GHz |
| Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 4 |
CPU Cores |
6 |
| 4x Golden Cove |
Cores |
6x |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core i3-12100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders and 24 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon w3-2423 does not have integrated graphics.
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| 0.3 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
| Q1/2021 |
Release date |
-- |
| 12 |
Direct X |
-- |
| Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
GPU name |
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| 14 nm |
Technology |
-- |
| -- |
Max. displays |
-- |
| 192 |
Shaders |
-- |
| 64.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
| 24 |
Execution units |
-- |
| 12 |
Generation |
-- |
| 1.4 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| -- |
AI specifications |
-- |
| -- |
AI hardware |
-- |
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Hardware codec support |
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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| Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
| Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
VP9 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h264 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
-- |
| Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
-- |
| Decode |
AV1 |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 2 |
Memory channels |
4 |
| 128.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
2.0 TB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| No |
ECC |
Yes |
| 76.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
140.8 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
Memory type |
DDR5-4400 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
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| None |
TDP up |
144 W |
| 100 °C |
Tjunction max |
74 °C |
| 89 W |
TDP (PL2) |
None |
| 60 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
120 W |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core i3-12100 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
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| Q1/2022 |
Release date |
Q1/2023 |
| -- |
Part Number |
-- |
| 5.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX |
| Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| Alder Lake S |
Architecture |
Sapphire Rapids-WS |
| 10 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
| LGA 1700 |
Socket |
LGA 4677 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server |
| 122 $ |
Release price |
359 $ |
| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 12.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
15.0 MB |
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