Intel Core i7-3630QM vs Intel Xeon W-2102 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are remarkably one-sided, with the Intel Xeon W-2102 taking all six recorded benchmark wins. However, the margins are extremely narrow. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Xeon scores 440 against the Core i7-3630QM's 439, a delta of just 0.2%. The single-core result in the same test shows a 62-to-61 edge for the Xeon, the largest relative gap in the entire comparison at 1.1 points, or 1.6% in favor of the workstation chip.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern repeats almost identically. The Xeon W-2102 posts 1,835 points multicore versus 1,835 for the i7-3630QM, a 0.2% difference. In single-core R20, the Xeon's 259 outpaces the 258 from the mobile processor, a 0.4% margin, while the multicore R20 result is a 1,832-to-1,835 score, again 0.2% apart. The margins are tight but consistent.

Cinebench R23 shows the same story. The Xeon W-4,370 multicore score beats the i7-3630QM's 4,370 result by 0.1%, and the single-core R23 single-core score lands at 617 to 617 for a 0.2% delta. The Xeon's widest win in this suite remains the R15 single-core test, where it leads by 1.6%. Across all six benchmarks, the Xeon W-2102 wins all six, with an average delta of 0.2% or less in five of the six tests, though the single-core R15 result stands out as the outlier.

The average benchmark scores in the database place the i7-3630QM at 1,289 average score, with a 35th percentile ranking, while the Xeon averages 1,264 points. The Xeon's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1005G1 at 1,258 points, a delta of 0.1% below, and the W-2102 beats the AMD Athlon 200GE (1,261) by 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-3615QM (1,260) by 0.3%. The i7-3630QM's nearest rivals include the AMD Opteron 6272 at 0.1% delta and the Intel Core i5-3570K at 0.2% delta, showing both CPUs sit in the same performance band.

The data shows a processor that wins every benchmark it appears in, but by margins that rarely exceed a single point or two. This is a pattern of near-total parity with the Xeon W-2102, one where the differences are real but minimal, as the deltas of 0.1% to 0.2% dominate in five of six tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-3630QM or the Intel Xeon W-2102?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2102 wins all six head-to-head benchmark results recorded in the database: Cinebench R15 multicore at 440, Cinebench R15 single core at 440, Cinebench R20 multicore at 440, Cinebench R20 single core at 440, Cinebench R23 multicore at 440, and Cinebench R23 single core at 440, with the i7-3630QM posting 439, 61, 1, 258, 258, 616, and 617.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the closest head-to-head test?

A: The Cinebench R15 multicore test is the closest, with the Xeon W-2102 scoring 440 to the i7-3630QM's 439, a delta of 0.2% apart. The Xeon R20 single core test is also 0.2% apart, at 259 to 1832, and the R23 multicore test shows a 0.1% delta at 617.

Q: Does the Core i7-3630QM have a higher single-core score in any test than the Xeon W-2102 in Cinebench R23?

A: No, the Xeon W-2102 wins the R23 single-core test with 617 points versus 616 for the i7-3630QM, a 0.2% delta, and the Xeon also wins the R15 single-core test by 62 to 61. The i7-3630QM never records a win in any single-core or multicore head-to-head result.

Q: How does the Xeon W-2102 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Xeon W-2102 has an average benchmark score of 1,264, with the Intel Core i3-1005G1 at 1,265, a delta of 0.1% below the Xeon, the AMD Athlon 200GE at 1,261, a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core i3-7100T at 1,258, a 0.5% delta. All of those rivals are within 0.5% of the Xeon's average.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two CPUs?

A: The i7-3630QM has an average benchmark score of 1,289, while the Xeon W-2102 averages 1,264, a difference of 25 points. The percentile ranking for both CPUs is identical at 35th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Is the Xeon W-2102 the only CPU with a higher score in every test?

A: Yes, the Xeon W-2102 wins all six head-to-head results, with wins in Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and R20 multicore, R15 single-core, and R20 single-core, R23 single-core R23 single-core, R23 single-core, and R23 single-core, R20 single-core, and R23 single-core. The i7-3630QM records zero wins in the comparison.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-3630QM is built on Intel's 22 nm process node, with 1,480 million transistors and a 160 mm² die size, using the Ivy Bridge architecture, codename Ivy Bridge. It features 4 cores and 8 threads per core, with 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core, L3 cache at 6 MB shared memory support for the DDR3 memory bus, supporting DDR3 memory with dual-channel memory support, 25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 16 GB/s memory bandwidth. The i7-3630QM has a 45 GB/s TDP of 45 watts TDP, with a 45 GB/s bandwidth, and 25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth per core, and 64 KB L1 cache per core, and L3 cache per core and 6 MB shared cache, and 8 threads per core, and 6 MB shared cache, and 4 cores, with 4 cores and 8 threads, and 64 KB L1 per core and 256 KB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3 cache, and 25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 16 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 16 lanes of PCIe Gen 3, 16 lanes CPU only, with integrated graphics Intel HD 4000, and a 22 nm process node, with 1,480 million transistors and a 160 mm² die size. It uses the Intel Socket G2 (988B) socket, with a 2.40 GHz base clock and a 3.40 GHz boost clock, and a 45 W TDP, and a market segment of Mobile. The i7-3630QM is an end-of-life product, released on 2012-09-29, with a launch MSRP of $378, and a part number of SR0UX.

The Intel Xeon W-2102 is built on Intel's 14 nm process node, with a die size of 484 mm², using the Skylake-W architecture, codename Skylake-W. It features 4 cores and 4 threads per core, with 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, L3 cache at 8.25 MB shared, and supports DDR4 memory with quad-channel memory support, 85.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, and ECC memory support. It has 48 lanes of PCIe Gen 3, 48 lanes CPU only, with no integrated graphics, and a 120 W TDP. The Xeon W-2102 uses the Intel Socket 2066 socket, with a 2.90 GHz base clock and no boost clock listed, and a market segment of Server/Workstation. It is an end-of-life product, released on 2017-08-28, with a launch MSRP of $202, and a part number of SR3LG.

The key architectural differences include the process node: 22 nm for the i7-3630QM versus 14 nm for the Xeon W-2102. The i7-3630QM has 8 threads, while the Xeon W-2102 has 4 threads, giving the mobile chip a multithreading advantage in thread count. The i7-3630QM has 256 KB L2 per core, while the Xeon W-2102 has 1 MB L2 per core, a fourfold difference in L2 cache size per core. The i7-3630QM has 6 MB shared L3 cache, while the Xeon W-2102 has 8.25 MB shared L3 cache, a difference of 2.25 MB in favor of the Xeon. Memory support differs: the i7-3630QM supports DDR3 memory with dual-channel memory bus, while the Xeon W-2102 supports DDR4 memory with quad-channel memory bus, and the memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s for the i7-3630QM versus 85.3 GB/s for the Xeon W-2102, a difference of 59.7 GB/s. The i7-3630QM has integrated graphics, the Intel HD 4000, while the Xeon W-2102 has no integrated graphics. The i7-3630QM has 16 PCIe lanes, while the Xeon W-2102 has 48 PCIe lanes.

The Xeon W-2102 supports ECC memory, while the i7-3630QM does not. The i7-3630QM has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz, while the Xeon W-2102 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and no boost clock listed. The i7-3630QM has a TDP of 45 W, while the Xeon W-2102 has a TDP of 120 W, a difference of 75 W. The socket types differ: Intel Socket G2 (988B) for the i7-3630QM versus Intel Socket 2066 for the Xeon W-2102. The market segments differ: Mobile for the i7-3630QM versus Server/Workstation for the Xeon W-2102. The release dates differ: the i7-3630QM was released in 2012-09-29, while the Xeon W-2102 was released in 2017-08-28.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Xeon W-2102 wins all six head-to-head tests, but the margins are so small that they are effectively negligible in practical terms. The largest gap is 1.6% in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, while the other tests are within 0.1% to 0.4%. The i7-3630QM has a higher average benchmark score of 1,289 versus 1,264 for the Xeon, a difference of 25 points, despite losing the head-to-head tests. The i7-3630QM also has 8 threads versus 4 threads for the Xeon W-2102, which may explain its higher average score in the database.

The i7-3630QM is a mobile processor with integrated graphics, a 45 W TDP, and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz, making it suitable for notebook systems where power efficiency matters. The Xeon W-2102 is a server/workstation processor with ECC memory support, quad-channel DDR4 memory, 48 PCIe lanes, and a higher TDP of 120 W, making it suited for workstation and server environments that require memory reliability and expansion capabilities. The Xeon W-2102 has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 2.40 GHz for the i7-3630QM, and a larger L3 cache of 8.25 MB versus 6 MB.

For users needing integrated graphics, the i7-3630QM is the only option with Intel HD 4000, as the Xeon W-2102 has no integrated graphics. For users needing ECC memory, the Xeon W-2102 is the only option, as the i7-3630QM does not support ECC. The Xeon W-2102 offers quad-channel memory with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth versus dual-channel with 25.6 GB/s for the i7-3630QM, a significant memory bandwidth advantage. The Xeon also offers 48 PCIe lanes versus 16 for the i7-3630QM, enabling more expansion options. The Xeon W-2102 has a 14 nm process node versus 22 nm for the i7-3630QM, and a larger die size of 484 mm² versus 160 mm².

The i7-3630QM has a higher thread count at 8 threads versus 4 threads for the Xeon W-2102, and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz versus no boost clock for the Xeon. The i7-3630QM has a lower TDP of 45 W versus 120 W for the Xeon, making it more power-efficient. The i7-3630QM has a smaller L2 cache per core at 256 KB versus 1 MB for the Xeon W-2102. The launch MSRP of the i7-3630QM was $378, while the launch MSRP of the Xeon W-2102 was $202.

The data shows that the Xeon W-2102 is the winner in all head-to-head benchmarks, but the practical differences are minimal. The i7-3630QM has a higher average benchmark score and more threads, but the Xeon W-2102 has a higher base clock, larger caches, and superior memory and expansion features. The choice should be based on the system requirements: mobile systems with integrated graphics should use the i7-3630QM, while server/workstation systems needing ECC memory and quad-channel DDR4 should use the Xeon W-2102.

Specification Differences

Intel Core i7-3630QM

• Threads: 8
• Base clock: 2.40 GHz
• Boost clock: 3.40 GHz
• TDP: 45 W
• Socket: Intel Socket G2 (988B)
• Architecture: Ivy Bridge
• Process node: 22 nm
• Die size: 160 mm²
• Transistors: 1,480 million
• L2 cache: 256 KB (per core)
• L3 cache: 6 MB (shared)
• Memory support: DDR3
• Memory bus: Dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
• ECC memory: No
• PCIe: Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: Intel HD 4000
• Market segment: Mobile
• Release date: 2012-09-29
• Launch MSRP: $378
• Part number: SR0UX

Intel Xeon W-2102

• Threads: 4
• Base clock: 2.90 GHz
• Boost clock: None listed
• TDP: 120 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 2066
• Architecture: Skylake-W
• Process node: 14 nm
• Die size: 484 mm²
• Transistors: None listed
• L2 cache: 1 MB (per core)
• L3 cache: 8.25 MB (shared)
• Memory support: DDR4
• Memory bus: Quad-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 85.3 GB/s
• ECC memory: Yes
• PCIe: Gen 3, 48 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: None
• Market segment: Server/Workstation
• Release date: 2017-08-28
• Launch MSRP: $202
• Part number: SR3LG

The differences are substantial: the i7-3630QM has 8 threads versus 4 threads for the Xeon W-2102, a boost clock of 3.40 GHz versus no boost clock, a 45 W TDP versus 120 W, and a 22 nm process node versus 14 nm. The Xeon W-2102 has a 2.90 GHz base clock versus 2.40 GHz, a 484 mm² die size versus 160 mm², 1 MB L2 cache per core versus 256 KB, 8.25 MB L3 cache versus 6 MB, DDR4 memory versus DDR3, quad-channel memory versus dual-channel, 85.3 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 25.6 GB/s, ECC memory support versus none, 48 PCIe lanes versus 16, no integrated graphics versus Intel HD 4000, and a Server/Workstation market segment versus Mobile. The i7-3630QM has a launch MSRP of $378, while the Xeon W-2102 has a launch MSRP of $202. Both processors have 4 cores, 64 KB L1 cache per core, and are end-of-life products.