Intel Core i3-6102E vs Intel Xeon W-1270E

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i3-6102E CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon W-1270E
Intel Core i3-6102E Intel Xeon W-1270E

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-6102E and the Intel Xeon W-1270E and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-6102E 2 core processor released in Q4/2015 with the Intel Xeon W-1270E which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020.
Intel Core i3 (205) Family Intel Xeon W (83)
Intel Core i 6000U (20) CPU group Intel Xeon W-1200 (13)
6 Generation 10
Skylake U Architecture Comet Lake W
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
Intel Core i3-7102E Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6102E is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.90 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon W-1270E clocks with 3.40 GHz (4.80 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i3-6102E Characteristic Intel Xeon W-1270E
2 Cores 8
4 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
1.90 GHz Frequency 3.40 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.80 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i3-6102E Characteristic Intel Xeon W-1270E
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU Intel UHD Graphics P630
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.20 GHz
9 GPU Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
3 Max. displays 3
24 Compute units 24
192 Shader 192
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
32 GB Max. GPU Memory 64 GB
12 DirectX Version 12

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU Intel UHD Graphics P630
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 Decode / Encode
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-6102E, while the Intel Xeon W-1270E supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i3-6102E Characteristic Intel Xeon W-1270E
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory DDR4-2933
64 GB Max. Memory 128 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
34.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 16.00 MB
3.00 MB L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
16 PCIe lanes 16
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-6102E has a TDP of 25 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon W-1270E is 80 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i3-6102E Characteristic Intel Xeon W-1270E
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6102E has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon W-1270E is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i3-6102E Characteristic Intel Xeon W-1270E
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1200
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2020
225 $ Release price 367 $
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the Intel Core i3-6102E to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the Intel Xeon W-1270E to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 0 stars (0 ratings). Rate now:


Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-6102E (38%)
Intel Xeon W-1270E (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-6102E (14%)
Intel Xeon W-1270E (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-6102E Intel Core i3-6102E
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz
516 (38%)
Intel Xeon W-1270E Intel Xeon W-1270E
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz
1341 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-6102E Intel Core i3-6102E
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz
1170 (14%)
Intel Xeon W-1270E Intel Xeon W-1270E
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
8559 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i3-6102E Intel Core i3-6102E
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 0.95 GHz
365 (79%)
Intel Xeon W-1270E Intel Xeon W-1270E
Intel UHD Graphics P630 @ 1.20 GHz
461 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i3-6102E Intel Core i3-6102E
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz
2356 (13%)
Intel Xeon W-1270E Intel Xeon W-1270E
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz
18639 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i3-6102E Intel Xeon W-1270E
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. Intel Core i7-3517UEIntel Core i3-6102E Intel Core i7-3517UE vs Intel Core i3-6102E
2. Intel Core i3-6102EQualcomm Snapdragon 215 Intel Core i3-6102E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 215
3. AMD FX-6350Intel Core i3-6102E AMD FX-6350 vs Intel Core i3-6102E
4. Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3Intel Core i3-6102E Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 vs Intel Core i3-6102E
5. AMD Ryzen 9 3900XTIntel Core i3-6102E AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT vs Intel Core i3-6102E
6. Intel Core i3-6102EIntel Core i3-5010U Intel Core i3-6102E vs Intel Core i3-5010U
7. Intel Core i7-4790KIntel Core i3-6102E Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i3-6102E
8. Intel Core i5-2430MIntel Core i3-6102E Intel Core i5-2430M vs Intel Core i3-6102E
9. Intel Core i3-6102EIntel Core i7-6900K Intel Core i3-6102E vs Intel Core i7-6900K
10. Intel Core i3-6102EIntel Core i3-9100F Intel Core i3-6102E vs Intel Core i3-9100F


back to index