Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core i3-12100 – 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 Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i3-12100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-12100 Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 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
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Golden Cove Cores 4x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
12 Generation --
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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
89 W TDP (PL2) 89 W
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
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.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
5.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
122 $ Release price 97 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6422
6422
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6422
6422

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204
Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1716
1716
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1716
1716

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1204
1204
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1204
1204