Core i3-12100F vs Xeon X5698

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X5698
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
2.23
Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
9.14
+310%

Core i3-12100F outperforms Xeon X5698 by a whopping 310% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1745786
Place by popularitynot in top-1003
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.11no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Current price$997 $178

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed4.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size239 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F 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
Socket1366FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSXno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoringno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Statusno dataLaunched

Security technologies

Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 X5698 2.23
i3-12100F 9.14
+310%

Core i3-12100F outperforms Xeon X5698 by 310% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon X5698 3447
i3-12100F 14135
+310%

Core i3-12100F outperforms Xeon X5698 by 310% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.23 9.14
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 58 Watt

The Core i3-12100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5698 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X5698 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-12100F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X5698 and Core i3-12100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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