Intel Core i7-10710U vs Intel Xeon E-2134 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core i7-10710U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2134 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the two chips compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2134 records an average benchmark score of 2319, which places it at the 48th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i7-10710U trails with an average score of 2248, at the 47th percentile.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2134 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-10710U does not.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference between the two?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2134 has a TDP of 71, while the Intel Core i7-10710U has a TDP of 25.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-10710U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Intel Xeon E-2134 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors feature integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The Intel Xeon E-2134 includes UHD Graphics P630, and the Intel Core i7-10710U includes UHD Graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel product families and target different market segments. The Intel Xeon E-2134 belongs to the Xeon E-2100 series and is built on the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS codename. It is designed for the Server/Workstation segment and uses the Intel Socket 1151. The Intel Core i7-10710U belongs to the Core 10th Gen series, uses the Comet Lake architecture with the Comet Lake-U codename, and is built for the Mobile segment with an Intel BGA 1440 socket.

Both processors are manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process node and are produced by Intel. The die size for the Xeon E-2134 is 126 mm², while the die size for the Core i7-10710U is not recorded in the database. The Xeon E-2134 is marked as End-of-life, as is the Core i7-10710U. The Xeon E-2134 was released on 2018-07-11, while the Core i7-10710U was released later on 2019-08-20.

The core and thread configuration differs significantly. The Xeon E-2134 has 4 cores and 8 threads, whereas the Core i7-10710U has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Xeon E-2134 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Core i7-10710U has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The lower base clock of the mobile chip is typical for its power envelope.

Cache hierarchies are partially shared. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs: the Xeon E-2134 has 8 MB shared, while the Core i7-10710U has 12 MB shared. This gives the mobile chip a larger total last-level cache despite its lower power target.

Memory support also separates the two. The Xeon E-2134 supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The Core i7-10710U supports both DDR3 and DDR4, but the database does not record a memory bus width or bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported only on the Xeon E-2134. The Xeon E-2134 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the PCIe configuration for the Core i7-10710U is not recorded.

The Xeon E-2134 has a launch MSRP of $256. The Core i7-10710U has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Xeon E-2134 has the part number SR3WP, while the Core i7-10710U has no part number listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Across all six recorded Cinebench tests, the Intel Xeon E-2134 wins every comparison. The margin is consistent, ranging from 3.1% to 3.6%. This is a notable result because the Core i7-10710U has two additional cores and four additional threads, yet the Xeon E-2134 still leads in multi-core workloads.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon E-2134 scores 808 against 783 for the Core i7-10710U, a delta of 3.2%. The single-core R15 test shows a similar pattern: 114 versus 110, a 3.6% advantage for the Xeon. This is the largest single-test margin in the comparison.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Xeon E-2134 posts 3367 in multi-core versus 3265 for the Core i7-10710U, a 3.1% lead. In R20 single-core, the Xeon scores 475 against 460, another 3.3% advantage. The R23 results follow the same trend: multi-core 8018 versus 7774, a 3.1% lead, and single-core 1132 versus 1097, a 3.2% lead.

The consistency of these deltas is worth emphasizing. The smallest margin is 3.1% in both R20 and R23 multi-core, and the largest is 3.6% in R15 single-core. There is no test where the Core i7-10710U comes within 3% of the Xeon E-2134. The Xeon E-2134 records 6 wins and the Core i7-10710U records 0 wins in the head-to-head benchmark set.

Interpreting these numbers in context: the Xeon E-2134's nearest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 7 2700, with an average score of 2320 and a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Xeon is essentially tied with that chip. The Core i7-10710U's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, with an average score of 2246 and a delta of 0.1%. The average benchmark score gap between the two processors is 2319 versus 2248, a difference of 71 points. That places the Xeon E-2134 just ahead of the Core i7-10710U in overall standing, despite the latter's larger core count.

The single-core results are particularly telling for the Xeon E-2134. Its boost clock of 4.50 GHz is lower than the Core i7-10710U's 4.70 GHz, yet the Xeon still wins every single-core test by roughly 3%. This suggests the Xeon's higher base clock and desktop-oriented design translate into better sustained single-thread performance in the recorded benchmarks.

For multi-core workloads, the Core i7-10710U's 6 cores and 12 threads do not overcome the Xeon E-2134's advantage. The Xeon's multi-core leads of 3.1% to 3.2% across R15, R20, and R23 indicate that the extra cores on the mobile chip are not enough to compensate for the Xeon's higher per-core throughput in these tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count: 4 for the Xeon E-2134, 6 for the Core i7-10710U. Thread count: 8 versus 12. Base clock: 3.50 GHz for the Xeon, 1100.00 MHz for the Core i7-10710U. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz for the Xeon, 4.70 GHz for the Core i7-10710U. TDP: 71 for the Xeon, 25 for the Core i7-10710U. Socket: Intel Socket 1151 for the Xeon, Intel BGA 1440 for the Core i7-10710U. Architecture: Coffee Lake for the Xeon, Comet Lake for the Core i7-10710U. Codename: Coffee Lake-S WS versus Comet Lake-U.

L3 cache: 8 MB shared for the Xeon, 12 MB shared for the Core i7-10710U. Memory support: DDR4 for the Xeon, DDR3 and DDR4 for the Core i7-10710U. Memory bus: dual-channel for the Xeon, not recorded for the Core i7-10710U. Memory bandwidth: 42.7 GB/s for the Xeon, not recorded for the Core i7-10710U. ECC memory: true for the Xeon, false for the Core i7-10710U. PCIe: Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for the Xeon, not recorded for the Core i7-10710U. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics P630 for the Xeon, UHD Graphics for the Core i7-10710U. Market segment: Server/Workstation for the Xeon, Mobile for the Core i7-10710U. Die size: 126 mm² for the Xeon, not recorded for the Core i7-10710U. Launch MSRP: $256 for the Xeon, not recorded for the Core i7-10710U. Release date: 2018-07-11 for the Xeon, 2019-08-20 for the Core i7-10710U. Part number: SR3WP for the Xeon, not recorded for the Core i7-10710U.

Both processors share the same L1 cache size of 64 KB per core and L2 cache size of 256 KB per core. Both are built on the 14 nm process node by Intel. Both are locked (multiplier unlocked false). Both are marked End-of-life.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear result: the Intel Xeon E-2134 outperforms the Intel Core i7-10710U in every recorded benchmark. The Xeon wins all six Cinebench tests with margins between 3.1% and 3.6%. Its average benchmark score of 2319 sits at the 48th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i7-10710U averages 2248 at the 47th percentile. The Xeon E-2134's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700, is essentially tied with it at a delta of -0.1%, while the Core i7-10710U's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, is likewise essentially tied at 0.1%.

For a user selecting between these two, the choice depends on the use case. The Xeon E-2134 is the stronger performer across the board. It also offers ECC memory support, a dual-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. These features align with its Server/Workstation market segment. The Xeon E-2134 uses the Intel Socket 1151 and has a TDP of 71, which is suited to a desktop or workstation platform.

The Core i7-10710U, despite having 6 cores and 12 threads, does not convert its additional cores into a benchmark advantage. Its TDP of 25 and Intel BGA 1440 socket indicate a mobile design. It supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory but lacks ECC. Its larger 12 MB L3 cache does not translate into a performance win in the recorded tests. The Core i7-10710U has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Xeon E-2134 has a launch MSRP of $256.

The verdict from the database is straightforward: pick the Intel Xeon E-2134 for higher benchmark performance and workstation-oriented features like ECC memory. Pick the Intel Core i7-10710U only if the mobile form factor and lower TDP of 25 are the primary requirements, since it cannot match the Xeon in any of the six recorded Cinebench tests. The Xeon E-2134's consistent 3% lead across single-core and multi-core workloads makes it the stronger choice in raw compute terms, and its 6 wins to 0 wins head-to-head record is unambiguous.