Intel Atom C5315 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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Intel Atom C5315 or Intel Atom C5315 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom C5315 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C5315, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
The Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom C5315 Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 12
Intel Atom CE5300 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C5315 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5315 is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4 Threads 8
None None 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C5315 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 38 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
38 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C5315 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
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9.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Unknown Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Unknown ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Berryville Architecture Alder Lake S
32 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 2106 Socket LGA 1700
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 97 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB