Intel Xeon W-2170B | Apple M3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon W-2170B and the Apple M3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon W-2170B 14 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Apple M3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 (15) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
6 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake W | Architecture | M3 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 |
-- | Successor | Apple M4 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-2170B is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.30 GHz). The processor can compute 28 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
14 | Cores | 8 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 4x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 (10 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 3 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 160 |
-- | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple M3 (10 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 512 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon W-2170B, while the Apple M3 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
512 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
19.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon W-2170B has a TDP of 140 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 is 22 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 22 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-2170B has 19.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple M3 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B | Characteristic | Apple M3 |
14 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M3
Apple M3 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 4.06 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
2.50 GHz |
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Apple M3
10,437 CB R23 MC @ 22 W |
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Apple M3
8C 8T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-2170B | Apple M3 |
Apple iMac Pro (2017) | Apple iMac 24 (2023) |