Intel Core i3-12100E vs Intel Celeron N5105

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Intel Core i3-12100E or Intel Core i3-12100E – 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 i3-12100E 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 i3-12100E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Celeron N5105 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N5105, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1338 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Celeron N4000/N5000
12 Generation 10
Intel Core i3-12100E Name Intel Celeron N5105
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100E is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Celeron N5105 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N5105 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Golden Cove Cores 4x Tremont
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100E 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 Celeron N5105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N5105 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
14 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake)
192 Shaders 192
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
12 Generation 11
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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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2933
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 10 W watts.
89 W TDP (PL2) 20 W
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100E 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 Celeron N5105 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
125 $ Release price --
5.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
12.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 1338
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Alder Lake S Architecture Jasper Lake