Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 outperforms Xeon E5-2420 v2 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1220 days newer than Xeon E5-2420 v2.
Advantages of Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 25% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Xeon E5-2420 v2 - 74 vs 59 FPS
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2 - 51 vs 80 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2 doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
74
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
100%
Price, $
$65
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Server/Workstation • Sep 1st, 2013
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Xeon E5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge EN | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
2.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
80 W | TDP | 51 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |