Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Pentium E5700

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Intel Core i3-12100F or Intel Core i3-12100F – 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 i3-12100F 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.
The Intel Pentium E5700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E5700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i3-12100F Name Intel Pentium E5700
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Pentium E5700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E5700 is 3.0 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores 2x Penryn
Yes Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 2
8 Threads 2
No Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E5700 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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.
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
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-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
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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.
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 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.
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
89 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100F 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 Pentium E5700 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 775
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2010
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
97 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Alder Lake S Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
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10 nm Technology 45 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
5.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic