Intel Xeon E-2176M vs Intel Core i3-2312M

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Intel Xeon E-2176M or Intel Xeon E-2176M – 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 Xeon E-2176M features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2176M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2312M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2312M, you'll need a motherboard with a PPGA 988 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E-2176M Name Intel Core i3-2312M
Intel Xeon E Family Intel Core i3
8 Generation 2
Intel Xeon E-2100M Group Intel Core i 2000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E-2176M has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2176M is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-2312M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2312M is 2.1 GHz
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
12 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 2
6x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E-2176M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2176M uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, 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 Core i3-2312M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2312M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
12 Direct X 10.1
Intel UHD Graphics P630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
14 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 96
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 12
9.5 Generation 6
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 85 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E-2176M 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2312M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake H Architecture Sandy Bridge H
14 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1440 Socket PPGA 988
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
450 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB