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.
10 Generation 12
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 12000
Intel Core i3-10105F Name Intel Core i3-12100F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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.
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 8
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4x Cores 4x Golden Cove
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10105F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
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-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
 
 

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

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

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.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2022
Comet Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
14 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1700
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
107 $ Release price 97 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 5.0 MB
 
 

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