i3-14100T vs Xeon Gold 6538N

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6538N
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
28.26
+223%
Core i3-14100T
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
8.74

Xeon Gold 6538N outperforms Core i3-14100T by a whopping 223% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking165875
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation21.8541.14
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency13.0523.63
Architecture codenameEmerald Rapids (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,351$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-14100T has 88% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6538N.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads648
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache60 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 763 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)85 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA4677FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TB192 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes8016

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.

Xeon Gold 6538N 28.26
+223%
i3-14100T 8.74

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.

Xeon Gold 6538N 44895
+224%
i3-14100T 13876

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.26 8.74
Physical cores 32 4
Threads 64 8
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon Gold 6538N has a 223.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

i3-14100T, on the other hand, has 485.7% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Gold 6538N is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6538N is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-14100T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6538N and Core i3-14100T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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