Intel Core i3-7130U vs Intel Xeon W-3245M

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Intel Core i3-7130U or Intel Core i3-7130U – 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 i3-7130U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7130U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3245M features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3245M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Xeon W
Intel Core i3-7130U Name Intel Xeon W-3245M
7 Generation 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7130U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7130U is 2.7 GHz
The Intel Xeon W-3245M has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3245M is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 32
None None 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 16x
2 CPU Cores 16
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7130U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7130U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, 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 W-3245M does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
Q2/2016 Release date --
9.5 Generation --
24 Execution units --
192 Shaders --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2933
32.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
2 Memory channels 6
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 205 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
7.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7130U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3245M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Kaby Lake U Architecture Cascade Lake W
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 3647
281 $ Release price 5000 $
3.0 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB
Q2/2017 Release date Q2/2019
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)