Intel Core i3-12100E vs Intel Celeron N5105

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Intel Core i3-12100E or Intel Core i3-12100E – 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 i3-12100E 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 i3-12100E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Celeron N5105 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N5105, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1338 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-12100E Name Intel Celeron N5105
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
12 Generation 10
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Celeron N4000/N5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100E is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Celeron N5105 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N5105 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Golden Cove Cores 4x Tremont
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100E 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 Celeron N5105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N5105 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake)
14 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
12 Generation 11
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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 10 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
89 W TDP (PL2) 20 W
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100E 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 Celeron N5105 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
5.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Jasper Lake
10 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 1338
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
125 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB