i3-2100 vs Xeon W-2295

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2295
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
19.35
+1554%
Core i3-2100
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17

Xeon W-2295 outperforms Core i3-2100 by a whopping 1554% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2932356
Place by popularitynot in top-100100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.28
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency11.101.70
Architecture codenameno dataSandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$73

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads364
Base clock speed3 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data131 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °C69 °C
Number of transistorsno data504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR3
Maximum memory size1 TB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.85 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i3-2100.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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 W-2295 19.35
+1554%
i3-2100 1.17

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 W-2295 30735
+1554%
i3-2100 1858

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon W-2295 1518
+227%
i3-2100 464

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon W-2295 11009
+1066%
i3-2100 944

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.35 1.17
Recency 1 October 2019 20 February 2011
Physical cores 18 2
Threads 36 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon W-2295 has a 1553.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 800% more physical cores and 800% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i3-2100, on the other hand, has 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2295 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2295 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-2100 is a desktop one.


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