Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i3-10105

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core i3-12100 – 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 i3-12100 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 i3-12100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10105 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 i3-10105, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-12100 Name Intel Core i3-10105
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
12 Generation 10
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10105 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
8 Threads 8
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Golden Cove Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100 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 Intel Core i3-10105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10105 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
12 Generation 9.5
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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.
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 No
 
 

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
89 W TDP (PL2) None
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100 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.
The Intel Core i3-10105 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
-- Part Number --
5.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
10 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
122 $ Release price 134 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

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

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

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

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

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

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
2337
2337

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

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

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1716
1716
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

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

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
642
642
Intel Core i3-10105
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
459
459