Intel Core i3-560 vs Intel Xeon D-1577

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Intel Core i3-560 or Intel Core i3-560 – 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 i3-560 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-560, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1577 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1577, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-560 Name Intel Xeon D-1577
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon D
1 Generation 1
Intel Core i3 500 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-560 is 3.33 GHz
The Intel Xeon D-1577 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1577 is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
3.33 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 32
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 16
2x Cores 16x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-560 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-560 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-1577 does not have integrated graphics.
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2010 Release date --
10.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
24 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
5 Generation --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode AVC --
No VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-560 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1577 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2010 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
512.0 KB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Clarkdale Architecture Broadwell
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1156 Socket BGA 1667
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price 1258 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
11628
11628
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
1654
1654

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
6308
6308
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
1252
1252

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
4308
4308
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
1136
1136

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
627
627
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
550
550

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
578
578
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
510
510