AMD Athlon II X2 260 vs Intel Core i3-12100TE

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AMD Athlon II X2 260 or AMD Athlon II X2 260 – 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 AMD Athlon II X2 260 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 260, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
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.
AMD Athlon II X2 260 Name Intel Core i3-12100TE
AMD Athlon II Family Intel Core i3
AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus) Group Intel Core i 12000
1 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X2 260 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 260 is 3.2 GHz
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.
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 8
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X2 260 does not have integrated graphics.
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.
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 12
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 35 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 69 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X2 260 is manufactured using a 45 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 i3-12100TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AM3 Socket LGA 1700
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2010 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
45 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 125 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
2.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Propus Architecture Alder Lake S
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+