i3-11100B vs Xeon 658X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 658X
2026, $1,699
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
38.95
+501%

Xeon 658X outperforms Core i3-11100B by a whopping 501% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking991250
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation25.47no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency6.584.21
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelno data
Architecture codenameGranite Rapids (2024−2026)no data
Release date2 February 2026 (recently)1 April 2021 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Performance-cores24no data
Threads488
Base clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache112 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache144 MB (shared)12 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 3 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size2x 598 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B 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
SocketFCLGA4710no data
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGX-Yes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5(6400MT/s)Up to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size4 TB128 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidthno data45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 658X and Core i3-11100B.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes12816

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

Xeon 658X 38.95
+501%
i3-11100B 6.48

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Xeon 658X 68239
+501%
Samples: 2
i3-11100B 11357
Samples: 2

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.95 6.48
Recency 2 February 2026 1 April 2021
Physical cores 24 4
Threads 48 8
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon 658X has a 501.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

i3-11100B, on the other hand, has 284.6% lower power consumption.

The Intel Xeon 658X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i3-11100B in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 658X is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-11100B is a notebook one.

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