Intel Atom x6425E vs Intel Core i3-12100TE

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Intel Atom x6425E or Intel Atom x6425E – 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 x6425E features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x6425E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1493 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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom x6425E Name Intel Core i3-12100TE
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i3
6 Generation 12
Intel Atom x6000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x6425E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x6425E is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 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.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 8
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x6425E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x6425E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2021
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
32 Execution units 24
11 Generation 12
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 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.
4 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3733 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 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.
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 69 W
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x6425E is manufactured using a 10 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.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
1.5 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 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Elkhart Lake Architecture Alder Lake S
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1493 Socket LGA 1700
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
56 $ Release price 125 $
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