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Intel Core i3-12100TE or Intel Core i3-12100TE – 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 i3-12100TE 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 i3-12100TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. |
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| Intel Core i 12000 | Group | |
| Intel Core i3 | Family | |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | -- |
| 12 | Generation | -- |
| Intel Core i3-12100TE | Name | MediaTek MT6735 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core i3-12100TE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100TE is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz. |
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| No | Overclocking | No |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| 4x Golden Cove | Cores | None |
| normal | Core architecture | -- |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
| 8 | Threads | -- |
| 3.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
| 2.1 GHz | Frequency | None |
| 4 | CPU Cores | -- |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i3-12100TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100TE 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 MediaTek MT6735 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 12 | Direct X | -- |
| 12 | Generation | -- |
| 1.4 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| Q1/2021 | Release date | -- |
| 14 nm | Technology | -- |
| Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GPU name | |
| 24 | Execution units | -- |
| 0.3 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| 64.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| 192 | Shaders | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI hardware | -- |
| -- | AI specifications | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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| Decode / Encode | VP9 | -- |
| Decode / Encode | VP8 | -- |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
| Decode | AV1 | -- |
| Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
| Decode | VC-1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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| pci | PCIe | pci |
| 2 | Memory channels | -- |
| Yes | AES-NI | No |
| No | ECC | No |
| 128.0 GB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| 76.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
| DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 | Memory type | |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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. |
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| 35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | None |
| 100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
| 69 W | TDP (PL2) | None |
Technical details |
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The Intel Core i3-12100TE 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. |
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| Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
| 125 $ | Release price | -- |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | |
| Q1/2022 | Release date | -- |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| Alder Lake S | Architecture | -- |
| 10 nm | Technology | -- |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| 12.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
| 5.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| LGA 1700 | Socket | |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | |
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
