Intel Core i3-10105F vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i3-10105F or Intel Core i3-10105F – 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 i3-10105F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10105F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-10105F Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 12000
10 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10105F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105F is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 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
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4x Cores 4x Golden Cove
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10105F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

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

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 41.6 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 58 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10105F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2022
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1700
0 bytes L2-Cache 5.0 MB
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
107 $ Release price 97 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
5737
5737

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4896
4896

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6422
6422
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4501
4501

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3352
3352
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2486
2486

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2310
2310

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1470
1470

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1168
1168

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1204
1204
Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
912
912