Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Pentium T3400

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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 T3400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium T3400, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
Intel Core i3-12100F Name Intel Pentium T3400
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
12 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Pentium T2000/T3000
 
 

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 T3400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium T3400 is 2.16 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.16 GHz
8 Threads 2
No Overclocking No
4x Golden Cove Cores 2x Core
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium T3400 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR2-800
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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 35 W watts.
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
89 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 T3400 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2008
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1700 Socket PGA 478
Alder Lake S Architecture Merom (Core)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
97 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
10 nm Technology 65 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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5.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB