Xeon E-2378 vs i3-2102

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2102
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.28
Xeon E-2378
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
11.00
+759%

Xeon E-2378 outperforms Core i3-2102 by a whopping 759% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2293710
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.8616.01
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date1 June 2011 (13 years ago)8 September 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1644

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.

i3-2102 1.28
Xeon E-2378 11.00
+759%

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.

i3-2102 2029
Xeon E-2378 17472
+761%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.28 11.00
Recency 1 June 2011 8 September 2021
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm

Xeon E-2378 has a 759.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E-2378 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2102 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2102 is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2378 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2102 and Xeon E-2378, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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