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 Family Intel Pentium
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-12100F Name Intel Pentium T3400
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Pentium T2000/T3000
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 2
4x Golden Cove Cores 2x Core
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.16 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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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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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR2-800
128.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
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 35 W watts.
89 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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